Discuss telescope eyepieces.
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Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:30 pm
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Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:32 pm
Evolution of Eyepieces by Chris Lord
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notFritzArgelander »
Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:36 am
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I just brought this over from the old place. I suggest we make this sticky?
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Link to the pdf in the OP repaired.
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Last post by Graeme1858
Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:57 am
A Guide to choosing eyepieces
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OleCuss »
Sat Apr 27, 2019 4:40 am
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There is much controversy over eyepieces and their selection and this will persist for eternity. The reason for this is that each of us has a...
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An excellent common sense article. Math is not my strong point, but even I could follow your analysis. It is very easy to go down rabbit holes after...
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Last post by Don Pensack
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:40 pm
What is your most overrated eyepiece .
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Mike Q »
Thu Feb 20, 2025 12:00 pm
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I saw this question online and thought it interesting enough to post here
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Mine was the TV Panoptic 19... I wanted a reasonably wide-field, very sharp eyepiece: and based on reading lots of rave reviews I sprung for this...
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Last post by DeanD
Tue Apr 22, 2025 10:16 am
New From TeleVue.
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messier 111 »
Fri Jan 31, 2025 10:48 pm
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If you are attending European AstroFest next weekend, David Nagler will be there with a MAJOR product introduction that you don’t want to miss at the...
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I just saw the price, nope not spending north of 6 bills on a eyepiece.
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Last post by Mike Q
Thu Apr 03, 2025 8:52 pm
What a Deal!
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JayTee »
Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:26 am
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I just picked up an ES 18mm 82°AFOV new from All-Star Telescope for the amazing low price of $211 (USD). I got the last one at that price because...
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I'm getting a mixed message here. Are the cloud gods saying, Here, look at the pretty rainbow and pay no attention to all the clouds. Or are they...
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Last post by JayTee
Sat Mar 29, 2025 1:59 am
New Tele Vue 24 Panoptic
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messier 111 »
Tue Mar 11, 2025 12:28 am
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tele vue announces a 24mm panoptic eyepiece without undercut. I know some people who will be happy with this change.
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Last post by messier 111
Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:32 pm
Eyepieces with built in coma corrector
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Mike Q »
Sat Dec 07, 2024 1:14 pm
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These could be game changing.
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If anyone is interested in eyepieces with built in coma correction, here is the website where you can pre order them.
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Last post by Mike Q
Tue Feb 25, 2025 1:31 am
Electronic Telescope Eyepiece
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Thefatkitty »
Fri Jan 17, 2025 6:28 pm
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Got this in my inbox from the good folks at Agena Astro. Little out of my budget at the moment, but it does look interesting:
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This thing is on Amazon, a buddy sent it to me and it seems it does ok with planets. I might have to buy one just to try it
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Last post by Mike Q
Mon Feb 17, 2025 1:08 am
Eyepiece poll
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Mike Q »
Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:00 pm
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So this is for kicks and grins and to satisfy my own curiosity. There are no wrong answers and we dont need to know why, but what are your top two...
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In 18 f5, 82 o 31mm Nagler & 17mm Nagler for DSO's (Nagler 7mm planets)
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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Feb 02, 2025 1:34 am
24 mm Panoptic or 18.2mm Delite
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Caldwell 14 »
Fri Nov 22, 2024 1:14 pm
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So from my signature would you:
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I had one a few years ago, I agree they are excellent. I only sold it to fund another purchase and always regretted it
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Last post by Caldwell 14
Mon Jan 27, 2025 9:13 pm
Astro-Tech EPs
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JayTee »
Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:58 pm
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Has anyone tried any of the UWA EPs from Astro-Tech? I just stumbled across them today and became curious about their performance.
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Many thanks
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Last post by Mike Q
Tue Dec 17, 2024 11:32 am
interview with Don Pensack.
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messier 111 »
Sun May 26, 2024 2:05 pm
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interview with Don Pensack .
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Thanks for sharing :)
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Last post by Ylem
Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:56 pm
Delite selection
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Caldwell 14 »
Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:10 pm
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Hello folks
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So in the end it turns out that the 3-6 Nagler zoom is rather wonderful, I am really very pleased. You can see the final set in my signature below...
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Last post by Caldwell 14
Wed Oct 30, 2024 7:14 pm
ES 9mm 100 degree
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Mike Q »
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:23 pm
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Well i have taken the plunge into 100 degree eyepieces. Saturday night i dropped my new ES 9mm 100 degree into the focuser of the 16 inch with a GSO...
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Well i broke down and ordered both the 13mm and 20mm Astro Tech 100 degree eyepieces yesterday from Astronomics. I should have them by early next...
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Last post by Mike Q
Fri Oct 11, 2024 8:12 pm
10 inch SCT eyepieces
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Mike Q »
Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:06 pm
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So later in May i am being given a Meade 10 inch LX200 F10 SCT. It is an older scope that has had all the electronic replaced. It comes with a 2 inch...
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I observe with eyeglasses on so long ER is a must.
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Last post by Mike Q
Thu Sep 19, 2024 6:51 pm
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Mike Q »
Sun Aug 18, 2024 8:03 pm
Ok who is running one of these eyepieces in a dob. Lets say 10 inches and up. Asking for a friend, because if i buy another eyepiece my wife will...
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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Aug 18, 2024 8:03 pm
I'm looking to buy a zoom .
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messier 111 »
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:00 am
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hi all ,
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Baader Zoom, hands down.
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Last post by Caldwell 14
Tue Jul 30, 2024 3:15 pm
New Brandon eyepiece from Vernonscope
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Lady Fraktor »
Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:13 pm
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I should hopefully have mine in a few weeks :)
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The binoviewer first light happened long ago in 2006 :lol:
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:28 am
Evolution of Eyepieces .
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messier 111 »
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:31 am
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this is what the future eyepiece will look like ,
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Product Updates .
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Last post by messier 111
Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:13 pm
mini report of the zooms
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messier 111 »
Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:28 pm
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mini report on the zooms.
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Good to hear! My experience matches yours. Baader Mark IV was clearly superior to a few less expensive zooms I have tried. Unfortunately, I tried but...
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Last post by messier 111
Thu Jul 18, 2024 3:27 pm
ES 52° eyepiece series
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Nakedgun »
Thu May 02, 2024 12:57 am
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This same question has been asked on CloudyNights.com and StargazersLounge.com recently.
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Last post by Don Pensack
Sat May 04, 2024 3:55 pm
2024 Eyepieces Buyer's Guide
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Don Pensack »
Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:05 pm
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I have just posted the 2024 Eyepieces Buyer's Guide here:
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Wow Don, that is a tremendous reference guide. Thank you for all the work that went into this.
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Last post by Don Pensack
Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:27 pm
New Baader Zoom
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JayTee »
Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:09 pm
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My Baader Hyperion Zoom Mark IV EP from Birthday money just showed up in today's post and it may actually be clear tonight. YAY.
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Yeah they are a great zoom. I used one for years. Very comfortable, nice views and very convenient.
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