I just love my TV85! I packed it along for my weeklong trip to San Diego. I carry on the scope in a canvas bag and pack the telepod tripod. I took two eyepieces, a 14mm and a 5mm Radian. I viewed on Thursday night for about one hour. I placed the scope between our hotel and the tent we used for large group gatherings. The area was on the water's edge with nice sailboats and Yachts. Sales associates would be walking from the hotel to this tent for dinner and evening entertainment. I probably had about 15 folks stop by and check out the weird dude with the telescope. The hotel was right on the bay in San Diego. If you have not been there, it is one of the nicest cities in the US. Tagging on to the "giddy" thread; the responses by folks were precious. Standard replies on Saturn "that is painted on their right?" and "I can't believe how clear it looks." Jupiter and the four Gallilean moons were putting on a great show. I never really had a chance to check for the GRS, but I do not believe it was in view. The skies were very steady, at least for 120X, my max for this trip. Temps were around 55 deg. So, the reach of OVAS is now officially from coast to coast. We now have 15 more individuals with the "giddy gas giant feeling." Jeff Ball www.astro-photography.com Ohio Valley Astronomical Society www.ovas.org