Where does the name Tele Vue come from? Just look at the initials: TV. Al Nagler’s initial products were television projector lenses. These lenses were placed in front of your television to project an enlarged image on a screen. That was “big screen TV” in 1977! However, Al also wanted a name that would be appropriate if he ever entered the amateur astronomy market. Continue reading “Tele Vue: What’s in a Name?”
Month: February 2017
Al’s First “Space Walk Experience” — in the News
Al Nagler’s posting last week (Winter Star Party 2017: in the Eye of “Kermitis”) described his experience designing the optical system for the visual infinity display simulator used by the Apollo astronauts to land the “LEM” on the moon. Through a long-term loan from the Smithsonian, the Tech Works! technology museum in Binghamton, NY, has obtained parts of LEM simulator and asked Al to consult on its restoration. Continue reading “Al’s First “Space Walk Experience” — in the News”
#televue40: Show Us Your Tele Vue Images!
Creating “goodies” for the observing enthusiast has been our continuing passion. Now you can return the favor by celebrating our 40-years with #televue40 on your social media Tele Vue images. We’ll link to the best ones through our blog. Here are some guidelines: Continue reading “#televue40: Show Us Your Tele Vue Images!”
Winter Star Party 2017:
in the Eye of “Kermitis”
Come to the Winter Star Party in the Florida Keys and Let “Uncle Al” Introduce you to Kermitis, Al’s Real-Time Optical Field Testing Buddy!
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in the Eye of “Kermitis””
AstroFest Update: Friends New and Old
One of the best experiences of shows like this is getting to meet our customers. Richard came to the Widescreen stand asking for eyepiece recommendations for his NP101is. He “sheepishly” admitted that he bought the NP101is because he was getting into imaging. He already owned an NP101 but wanted the enhanced features of the “is” version and the plan was to sell the original NP101. Well as we’ve heard from many Tele Vue telescope owners: he just couldn’t part with an old friend. Richard still owns his original NP101 and images with his NP101is.
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AstroFest Update: Widescreen Centre & FoneMate Demo
Widescreen Centre always puts their best foot forward for Tele Vue. They provided me with all the goodies to satisfy our customers — even down to the smallest adapters which I was sure nobody would need. Sure enough, our good friend known as “Mr. T” needed that QuikPoint Adapter bracket. Real “heads up” to Simon and Elena from the Widescreen Center and a big THANK YOU for making it such a good time. No wonder I keep coming back to this show :-). Continue reading “AstroFest Update: Widescreen Centre & FoneMate Demo”
Tele Vue at AstroFest in London!
This Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11, I’ll be at the European AstroFest in London at the Kensington Conference & Events Centre. If you want to try out some eyepieces or just talk Tele Vue with me, stop by the Widescreen Centre stand. AstroFest is celebrating their “silver” anniversary as this is their 25th show. There will be much to see and do. I’ll give a full report when I get back — Cheers!
Welcome to Our 40th Year!
For 40-years Tele Vue has focused on a singular target; delivering a customer experience “…even better than you imagined.” From product concept through to customer service, Tele Vue delivers a level of quality few others can match. Stay tuned to this blog for the latest Tele Vue news and comments from the Tele Vue staff.
Comet 2P/Encke in the Evening Sky
This February, Comet 2P/Encke sweeps by the Circlet of Pisces asterism as the comet nears the sun along the western horizon. It’s easy to find in mid-February, as it appears inside a 5° circle centered on magnitude 4 Omega Piscium. It will be brightest late this month into the first part of March. Continue reading “Comet 2P/Encke in the Evening Sky”
Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova in the Morning Sky
Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova exits the glare of the sun and is visible in the morning sky. It will be only 0.09 AU from Earth on February 11, so it’ll be pretty bright — but also very fast! If you saw it in January, when it moved a whole 5° in two-weeks, you’re in for a chase across the sky as it starts the month moving 5° a day! Continue reading “Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova in the Morning Sky”