SVBONY SV165 40mm Guide Scope Review

This is just a quick overview of the SVBONY 165 40mm Guide scope. Which actually has a lot of other uses too besides just guiding. This is a fast f4 like most guide scopes in its range though this on his built like a tank.

[@DenisMartin72]

I've been using this scope exactly as you mentioned in the video. I needed to PA when trying to use my 8" SCT. ASIAIR does not plate solve at 2000mm focal length. Now o used it for both the SCT and my Askar V. 👍

[@vince953]

Just bought an askar 103 and am looking for a guide scope next, perfect timing. Thanks for all the great info. It's good to see new videos from you, sir.

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

Glad I could help

[@meibergstrmandersen9181]

Nice Ben, good new way to think about guide scope 👍

[@Astro_Shed]

Great video, as usual, I am just about to drop a review on the Askar 40mm FMA180 pro, for a guide and wide field imaging scope, but before I bought I looked at this little scope….so it’s nice to see this review..👍🏻

[@whatmattersmost6725]

Hi Ben, got 1 of these for my SV122, thanks to you! And now have more ways to use it! Glad you better!!

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

Glad I could help!

[@dh2970]

Good practical advice, thanks!!

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rschellie]

I have the same guide scope on my mount and it works well.

[@Rtd_astro]

Very cool

[@rhynnoh1991]

I really like reviews on smaller pieces of equipment like this. Normally guidescopes are purchased based on vibes and brand recognition.

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

Cool, thanks!

[@AmatureAstronomer]

Nice guide scope.

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

Thanks!

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

Fantastic little guide 'scope. Coincidentally, after my last astro session I decided a new guide 'scope was needed for my new 8" RC 'scope with 1624mm FL, so this guide 'scope looks a great solution, I'll just have to check if it's capable of guiding such a long FL 'scope first. Thanks as always for the great content my friend! Wes, England.

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

I would recommend using a 2x Barlow with it. It will work better with that longer FL.

[@AnthonySchmitt]

It’s confusing that SVBony calls their 40mm f4 guide scope AND their 30mm f4 guide scope by the SV165.

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

Yes it is.

[@SilouanJerome]

Do you run a UV/IR cut filter in your guide scope setup?

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

No but I do often run a IR filter for muggy nights. I did a video about that a few years ago.

[@bamsemh1]

Can I ask something outside of this topic? Have you tried the seestar s50? Is it worth the small price, for the end results? 🤔 Thinking about getting it, next time I get a bit too much money 😅

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

I do have videos about it.