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Orthoscopic Alternative

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:56 pm
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by MrCit » Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:44 pm

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As you can guess from my signature, my primary scope is an 8 inch f/6 dob. I started observing with this scope a couple years ago, and my first...

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The Vixen SLV are nice eyepieces as well.
50° AFOV but with 20mm eye relief.

I've bought two (on sale no less) based on LF's recommendation....

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:56 pm
Baader Morpheus 12.5mm Questions

Last post by NGC 1365 « Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:27 am
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by Refractordude » Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:47 am

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What type of scope are you using with it. Any issues such as blackouts etc. Thanks to you all.

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Use mine with my 18 and 10 inch dobs mainly, but also SW180 Mak and ed80. No issues with blackouts if you use the right amount of spacers for the ER.

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Last post by NGC 1365
Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:27 am
Got Four New Toys For My Birthday

Last post by AbbN « Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:04 pm
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by Refractordude » Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:55 pm

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Was going to have a 8 dob as a gift, but decided against it. I will only want a 10 dob soon afterwards. I really am undecided on what will be my next...

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Aren't birthday's great.....sometimes :D

I too have the 15mm Luminos which I picked up locally used quite cheap last summer. I guess I got a good...

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Last post by AbbN
Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:04 pm
Question for you eyepiece experts...

Last post by Ruud « Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:44 am
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by Thefatkitty » Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:45 am

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... and I know there are many on here :D

I was browsing the local buy and sell (uh-oh) and came across this for $25:

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Are...

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A good Plössl, this eyepiece, and successful too: few eyepieces are as prolific as this Celestron Plössl.

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Last post by Ruud
Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:44 am
Anyone Try/Owns The Baader 14mm and 9mm Morpheus Eyepieces?

Last post by John Baars « Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:50 pm
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by Refractordude » Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:04 pm

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What is your opinion on the eye relief, edge brightness, field of view, blackouts, light scatter, clarity/sharpness etc? I think I read that the 14mm...

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A smile appeared on my face when I read the less favorable comments on the 14mm Morpheus. When I wanted to generate some budget for an even more...

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Last post by John Baars
Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:50 pm
Which Of These Three Eyeieces Would You Choose

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:41 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu May 21, 2020 2:05 pm

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Using on a 120mm f8 achromatic refractor. I once tried the Orion Q70 and returned it. There was just to much noticeable edge distortion. Thanks to...

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I've used the GSO superviews satisfactorily my SV ED80 f7. The TV Panoptics are a tad better but they are mostly for the f5 Z12.

Just a tad...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:41 pm
Speacial Moon Sale At EyepiecesEtc

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:03 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat May 30, 2020 5:45 pm

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EyepiecesEtc has spacial sale prices on 73 items. Thought some of you would be interested.

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Don is an excellent vendor and a wealth of information.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:03 pm
ordered this eyepiece kit. What should I expect over stock?

Last post by StarBru « Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:15 pm
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by realflow100 » Fri May 01, 2020 3:15 pm
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I ordered these the other day and can't wait. pretty expensive though for over 100$
What should I expect in terms of image quality over my stock...

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I own the 9mm Orion Expanse and love it. At one time it was my favorite eyepiece! I haven't used it as much since I bought a Televue 10mm Radian,...
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Last post by StarBru
Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:15 pm
Planet viewing eyepiece

Last post by Langers « Sun May 31, 2020 10:33 am
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by Langers » Sat May 30, 2020 1:27 pm

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Afternoon All,

So about a month ago I purchased a SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian telescope with a 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece. Now I have had great...

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ok i'm going to get a 6mm eyepiece, just going to look at a few companies, thanks again!!

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Last post by Langers
Sun May 31, 2020 10:33 am
Arcturus Ebony 22mm 70 degree SWA

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri May 22, 2020 9:27 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri May 22, 2020 9:18 pm

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Is this eyepiece the same as the Olivon 22mm 70 degree and Astromania 22mm 70 degree eyepieces? Right click the image. Thanks to you all.

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These are similar but do have high QC standards

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri May 22, 2020 9:27 pm
What to expect from high-end eyepieces?

Last post by John Baars « Sun May 17, 2020 9:09 am
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by John Baars » Thu May 14, 2020 10:30 am

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This question arose on a European forum I am moderator at. I think it is a good thing to start it here too. Many starting amateurs ask themselves the...

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notFritzArgelander and j.gardavsky Thanks.
It is good of you to bring the orthoscopic eyepieces in the discussion. They are easily overlooked by...

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Last post by John Baars
Sun May 17, 2020 9:09 am
6.7mm ES82 vs 6.5mm Baader Morpheus.

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed May 13, 2020 8:55 pm
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by James1996 » Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:28 pm

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So I've been looking around for an eyepiece to replace my 6mm Expanse and I've narrowed it down to these two. Do you guys and gals think Morpheus is...

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Well I just had the 16mm ES68 and 6.7mm ES82 eyepieces ordered for me. So anyone living in northern Ohio can blame the oncoming clouds on me. :lol:...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed May 13, 2020 8:55 pm
What is an A.R. eyepiece?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon May 11, 2020 10:00 pm
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by DozerBolt » Fri May 08, 2020 9:45 pm

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Greetings!
So I was doing my homework on eyepieces, and could not identify the type of eyepieces which came with my 1970's Criterion Dynamax 6 Cat:...

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Kellner. Three-element Kellner (and its close modifications – Achromatic Ramsden “AR” and Modified Achromatic “MA”) are considered to be the least...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon May 11, 2020 10:00 pm
What's Your favorite Eyepiece?

Last post by kt4hx « Wed May 06, 2020 8:01 pm
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by helicon » Sun Apr 19, 2020 3:19 pm
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Mine is my Explore Scientific 18mm 82 degree for deep sky in a 2 barrel. Logged a lot of galaxies with it.

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Like others I believe the idea of a favorite is too broad a concept because of the number of variables associated with the scope in use, object type...
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Last post by kt4hx
Wed May 06, 2020 8:01 pm
.965 eyepiece question

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat May 02, 2020 3:27 am
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by Thefatkitty » Fri May 01, 2020 2:13 am

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Hey all, hope you're good. Busy week here, started a part-time job today :D

The other weekend I tried to convert my Towa 3 from a .965 focuser to a...

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Very nice Mark :)
Antares has released their 0.965 Plossl eyepieces again, I have seen them listed at OPT and Highpoint though I am not sure if any...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat May 02, 2020 3:27 am
What Do You Know About This Eyepiece?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri May 01, 2020 8:51 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:56 pm

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Has anyone tried this eyepiece on the moon?

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The differences to me were minimal other than the 2mm eye relief which may be a factor for some.
The Vixen LVW are an excellent line of eyepieces...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri May 01, 2020 8:51 pm
Filters ?

Last post by Bearcatrp « Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:42 pm
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by Bearcatrp » Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:39 pm

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Not sure this is the right forum so please move it if I am wrong. Forgot to ask about filters. My telescope will arrive thursday, barring any set...

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I will come back here for advice before I order. Let me see what my complaints will be, such as to bright, etc.. No plans to look at the sun. Just...

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Last post by Bearcatrp
Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:42 pm
What shoul I be looking for?

Last post by Don Quixote « Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:52 pm
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by Bearcatrp » Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:51 pm

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Just ordered a Meade 125 NG. 1.25 MA Eyepieces (9mm & 26mm) is what comes with it. What should be my next upgrade when the time comes? Will try these...

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The moon should give you some very nice views with this telescope kit. 😊

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Last post by Don Quixote
Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:52 pm
Second Hand Meade

Last post by Piet Le Roux « Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:54 pm
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by Redfishhunter850 » Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:42 pm

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Hey everyone!
I am an absolute noob at all of this. I've always been fascinated with the stars, planets, galaxys, and space in general.
Thought of...

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Looking at it objectively : Redfishhunter850 is just getting his feet wet with a scope he got for free, so I can understand that he does not want to...

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Last post by Piet Le Roux
Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:54 pm
What Was Your First Eyepiece Upgrade?

Last post by Wombat « Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:46 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:40 pm
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The two eyepieces that came with my Meade LX70 120mm f8 refractor had a looking down a straw like field of view. My first eyepiece upgrade was the...

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Important info for the readers here: The Baader Hyperions have a housing with an additional 2''-Option. When using this option on the Orion XT10i it...
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Last post by Wombat
Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:46 pm
Shopping The Carl Zeiss E-Pl Eyepiece For The Astronomy

Last post by Don Quixote « Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:28 pm
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by j.gardavsky » Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:20 pm

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Hello all,

as some Carl Zeiss E-Pl eyepieces purchased in the U.S. have been identified as coming from the manufacturing contracted in the Far East,...

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Thank you JG.
Always posting pertinent info.
Thank you Sir.

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Last post by Don Quixote
Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:28 pm
First light Pentax XF EPs

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:48 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:00 am

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3/27/20

My main DSOs set is populated primarily by Pentax XWs. They are spaced quite nicely by ~40%, which works well for most targets. However, on...

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A very nice addition to your kit Andrey - congrats!

Thanks Michael!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:48 pm
Cheap compromise for a 35mm Panoptic

Last post by Piet Le Roux « Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:44 pm

by Piet Le Roux » Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:44 pm

I have been toying with the idea of getting a Tele Vue 35mm Panoptic but the Rand is very weak so the $390 plus shipping and tax is going to cost me...

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Last post by Piet Le Roux
Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:44 pm
Meade 8-24 zoom?

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:12 am
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by pakarinen » Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:47 am

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Any experiences with the Meade zoom? Thinking it might be convenient for lunar in my Mak.

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Any experiences with the Meade zoom? Thinking it might be convenient for lunar in my Mak.

IMO not a good match for 90mm Mak. Your Mak is F13.8....

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:12 am
Great Deal At Agenaastro

Last post by helicon « Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:17 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Mar 24, 2020 4:57 am

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One of these days I just might get the 9mm, but nothing will improve the views better than more aperture. More aperture must come first, when it is...

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I hope you decide to pick up a few. One can always use more eyepieces.

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Last post by helicon
Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:17 pm

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