the time has come to have a better diagonal .
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the time has come to have a better diagonal .
Which one would you choose and why?
It could be another manufacturer that I don't know.
thx for your input .
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Re: the time has come to have a better diagonal .
The only difference I have found after using the Astro-Physics and BBHS Baader, is that reds are presented a bit brighter with the Baader, subtle but there.
Scatter is well controlled with both and since that was the only difference I stayed with the Astro-Physics.
The Stellarvue is right there with the Astro-Physics and I use these 2 the most when using mirrors.
The i-Star and TAL are also top tier diagonals but you would have to look on the used market for those.
I am not a TeleVue fan and had a bad experience with the very first mirror diagonal I purchased from them.
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Re: the time has come to have a better diagonal .
is this the one?Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:29 am The Stellarvue deluxe is a excellent diagonal and is usually a bit cheaper than the others you listed. The specification compared to the Astro-Physics are identical other than the Stellarvue having a external collimation system
The only difference I have found after using the Astro-Physics and BBHS Baader, is that reds are presented a bit brighter with the Baader, subtle but there.
Scatter is well controlled with both and since that was the only difference I stayed with the Astro-Physics.
The Stellarvue is right there with the Astro-Physics and I use these 2 the most when using mirrors.
The i-Star and TAL are also top tier diagonals but you would have to look on the used market for those.
I am not a TeleVue fan and had a bad experience with the very first mirror diagonal I purchased from them.
https://www.stellarvue.com/quartz-diele ... d1040q-tl/
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Re: the time has come to have a better diagonal .
Saying that they are not the only ones making quality diagonals. I don't have experience with Astro-Physics or Stellarvue diagonals, but if you are in the market for a prism, I can highly recommend
https://www.altairastro.com/altair-2-in ... 2038-p.asp
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