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Creating a basic set of eyepieces for your new telescope

Last post by Kanadalainen « Fri May 31, 2019 7:28 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Thu May 23, 2019 2:34 am

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One of the most asked questions by beginners, What eyepieces should I get?

There is always a lot of discussion from people on what eyepieces to get...

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Thanks Gabby, that's a solid basis for anyone to use when getting started.

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Fri May 31, 2019 7:28 pm
A Guide to choosing eyepieces

Last post by DeanD « Sun May 19, 2019 10:58 am
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by 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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Thanks for this: a good, common-sense introduction without getting into all the technical controversies that some people love (and which confuse...

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Last post by DeanD
Sun May 19, 2019 10:58 am
Selling My Meade HD 6.5mm Eyepiece

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Oct 12, 2019 3:52 am
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by Refractordude » Fri Oct 11, 2019 10:26 pm

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I am using a 120mm f/8 achromatic refractor. I find that the eye placement is much to critical for me. Maybe I got a bad one. What say you?

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Eye relief can be deceiving though, if the add says you have 15mm but the eye lens is inset 5mm you only have 10mm of useful eye relief.
Something to...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Oct 12, 2019 3:52 am
Eyepieces for 24.5mm (0.965") focusers

Last post by Michael131313 « Sat Oct 12, 2019 1:32 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:50 pm

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OPT in USA has the Antares Plossl back in stock, these are normally quite good eyepieces so good to see some new glass for older telescopes again :)

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Gee Gabrielle I noticed that right away. Thought it was pretty obvious Lady Fraktor .

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Last post by Michael131313
Sat Oct 12, 2019 1:32 am
Vixen SLVs are on sale for $90 at OPT

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:36 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:34 pm

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This is the lowest price I ever seen for this great EPs. I just bought 25mm to complete my SLV set. With shipping and taxes (we have to pay 3...

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These are great EPs for any application which requires sharpness, high contrast and good light scatter control: planets, Moon and splitting doubles....

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:36 pm
Something maybe not for Ozman ;)

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:55 am
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by notFritzArgelander » Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:57 am

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Volcano top budget orthoscopic eyepieces that seem to be downmarket Takahashi offerings?

Also here

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I wonder if they are made by the same Japanese company that is contracted for the Starbase telescope? They are still associated with Takahashi, and...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Fri Oct 11, 2019 6:55 am
Something for Ozman :)

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Oct 11, 2019 4:39 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:08 pm

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These are supposed to be improved designs good for binoculars and binoviewers:

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I have not seen him posting in a while now, hopefully just really good skies of late :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Oct 11, 2019 4:39 am
Do You Have This Eyepiece?

Last post by Don Alvarez « Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:35 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:28 pm
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My GSO 20mm has some kind of chip on the lens. I really like this eyepiece that does well in my f8 scope. Was thinking of giving the Agenaastro SWA...

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I put it in the classifieds today
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Last post by Don Alvarez
Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:35 pm
What's Your "Sweet" Eyepiece?

Last post by Exparrot « Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:18 pm
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by Arctic » Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:10 am
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Obviously. there are a lot of factors that make an eyepiece sweet . Primary Mirror/Objective Lens focal length are the big ones, as are coatings, eye...

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For every observing session, I always have these three:

11mm 82* Explore Scientific
24mm Pan
28mm RKE (cause it's just fun to use)

I might take a...
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Last post by Exparrot
Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:18 pm
ES 52 Degree Eyepieces

Last post by bladekeeper « Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:31 am
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by Refractordude » Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:31 pm

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Has anyone tried these eyepieces, and what is your comparison opinion? For example Agenaastro Starguider 15mm eyepiece Vs ES 15mm 52 degree eyepiece....

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I have tried the whole series (as a loan from ES). In my opinion, the 15mm is the gem of the series. The 25mm is good also. I do not specifically...

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Last post by bladekeeper
Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:31 am
Agenaastro BST Eyepieces

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:42 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:16 pm

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I tried eyepieces that had the same housing as the Agenaastro BSTs. I returned all of them due to blackouts etc. Seems like the Agenaastro may be...

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I tried eyepieces that had the same housing as the Agenaastro BSTs. I returned all of them due to blackouts etc. Seems like the Agenaastro may be...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:42 pm
EPs as we get older

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:59 pm
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by mcolbert » Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:09 am
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Browsing various classifieds I came across a few EPs that were of interest; a Tak LE and Pentax XW. On to some reviews, downloading some articles and...

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JG, that's an impressive and valuable list. But... I do wonder if it might fit even better into an EPs as we get richer category. :)
Do you happen to...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:59 pm
Pentax XWs in fast refractors

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:35 pm
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by Bigzmey » Fri May 31, 2019 9:48 pm

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On forums many users are complaining about field curvature of 14mm and 20mm Pentax XWs. Well, I liked performance of 10mm XW so much that I decided...

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When they do the limited release of the 30mm and 40mm XW this fall I will have to decide if I ill be purchasing them or not.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:35 pm
Now that's what I call a mate

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:24 am
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by hal2000 » Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:35 pm

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My friend and observing buddy Jonathan rang me the other night, and asked if I had looked at a certain ebay site called ENS Optical recently. I said...

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Yes, he has it. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, I've been away for a few days, and the weather is turning nasty after a fantastic week. Maybe...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:24 am
Good deal on Meade HD-60 set

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:56 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Sep 04, 2019 12:40 am

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I normally don't re-post, but there is a very good deal on a set of 5 Meade HD-60 EPs on Astromart. Less then $50 per EP. No affiliation with me. :D

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Now, here's a deal on an 18mm HD-60 that someone here might want to notice:

Yep, this is great price. With a bit of patience you can find HD60...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:56 pm
Diagonal on finder scope

Last post by Thefatkitty « Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:27 am
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by Historyman » Sun Aug 25, 2019 10:20 am

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The diagonal on the ep on my Skywatcher Skytravel 102 means that my poor old bones do not have to bend in awful places. But they do have bend in that...

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Hi Mike,

It can be done for sure, though most would just find another solution. Still, I had a few diagonals from .965 fittings, and a few...

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Last post by Thefatkitty
Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:27 am
2” 50 - 60mm EP’s

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:06 am
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by LDW47 » Mon Aug 19, 2019 4:05 am
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Anyone use / has experience using 2” 50 - 60mm eyepieces ? If so what brand and where did you buy them ? I am looking to get one just because I want...

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You guys are right, I misquoted the 70° from somewhere but I know I am going to love that ep ! A great compliment to my 2”- 30mm, 40mm and 50mm eps...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:06 am
30-40mm eyepiece

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:35 pm
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by Glenbo58 » Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:31 am

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Wanting a better eyepiece to view deep sky obJects like M31 with my Celestron SCT.

A Televue is not in the cards price wise but are there any other...

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That should work nicely with your telescope.
Hopefully the skies cooperate when it arrives.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:35 pm
New eyepiece, etc.

Last post by Voyageur « Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:52 am
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by Voyageur » Sun Aug 25, 2019 7:10 pm

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Yesterday was a beautiful day. I decided to ride my bicycle on the old railroad trail from north of Traverse City to Suttons Bay. The times I've done...

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Nice pick-up Mary especially after a long bicycle ride. I hope you enjoy the new glass!

Thanks, Michael. Still waiting to try it out.

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Last post by Voyageur
Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:52 am
Save your $$

Last post by Don Quixote « Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:56 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Sat Aug 24, 2019 4:34 am

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Just a reminder to start saving if you are a Pentax XW fan, the 30mm and 40mm will be re-released for a short time this fall.

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Hmmm...😊

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Last post by Don Quixote
Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:56 am
Eyepiece help, suggestions.

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:29 pm
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by 17thCentury » Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:02 pm

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Wanted some suggestions on eyepieces. I'm new to scopes.

The scopes is a 355 mm focal length 60 mm objective refractor Takahashi. I have two...

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With 3.5mm EP (0.6mm exit pupil) you are close to the useful magnification limit on planets. Still, under great seeing conditions you should be able...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:29 pm
Meade Series 5000 HD-60 eyepieces discontinued?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:29 pm
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by StarBru » Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:49 pm

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Anyone know if this is true? I was reading on another forum about this and it was mentioned the 12mm eyepiece, although not the best of the lot, is...

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Discontinued in April of this year, I have read that the Celestron X-Cel LX being available cheaper made it hard to compete.

Meade will most likely...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:29 pm
Greasy eyepieces?

Last post by StarBru « Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:22 pm
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by StarBru » Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:57 pm

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I recently purchased previously owned BST Agena 27mm Starguider and BST 16mm flat field eyepieces. On inspection, I noticed they both could use a...

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The eyecup had grease on it and not the lenses?

If it was just the eyecups, I'd suspect somebody had make-up or lotion or something on when they...

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Last post by StarBru
Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:22 pm
GSO 3 element barlow?

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:46 pm
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by StarBru » Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:29 pm

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I am looking for a better Barlow than the no-name 2x Barlow I already own. Do any of the members here own the GSO 3 element 2.5x Barlow? I have read...

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Are you looking for 2 or 1.25 2x Barlow? My all time favorite is TV 2x. Another good alternative is older made in Japan Celestron Ultima. They come...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:46 pm
2" EP Barrel length

Last post by helicon « Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:51 pm
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by mcolbert » Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:43 am

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just looking to find out the range of barrel lengths for 2 EPs.

Thanks

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Fairly long barrel length - I don't know if this impacts ease of use/exit pupil.

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Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:51 pm

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