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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
EPs as we get older

Last post by DeanD « Sat Aug 17, 2019 1:34 am
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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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Hi Folks,

Some good comments here. One thing I have found is that my astigmatism has improved(!) as I age: so my distance vision has improved...
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Last post by DeanD
Sat Aug 17, 2019 1:34 am
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.

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

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Last post by helicon
Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:51 pm
New eyepieces, the clouds are already here!

Last post by StarBru « Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:35 pm
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by StarBru » Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:21 pm

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Well, I have gone and done it! I have bought 2 eyepieces in the last 2 weeks and to be fair the clouds were already here since the monsoons are...

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Great idea! I will have to give it a try.

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Last post by StarBru
Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:35 pm
Recommendations for EP upgrade?

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:39 pm
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by StarBru » Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:42 pm

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I'm wanting to upgrade from my Meade plossl and MA eyepieces without breaking the bank. My requirements are: $60 to $80 each, at least 60 degrees or...

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I ordered and received the 18mm Baader Classic Ortho eyepiece last week! I want to thank all of those who recommended it to me here and have only...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:39 pm
Where do you keep your eyepieces?

Last post by Rainmaker « Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:18 am
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by mcolbert » Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:14 am
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Earlier today I was thinking about starting another DIY effort and converting a Pentax case into an EP case. But then I thought what do I need a case...

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I bought some Pelican clones from Kinchrome and Toolex:
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Last post by Rainmaker
Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:18 am
DIY Eyepiece adapter sketch for the masses

Last post by Gazbo « Tue Jul 09, 2019 5:54 am
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by Gazbo » Sun Jul 07, 2019 2:31 pm

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Eyepiece adapters DIY

I have 2 Plossl eyepieces, in 1 1/4 , but around a half dozen other eyepieces, some Very old Kellners in vgc, but all in 1 ....

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Thankyou Kathy.
That confused me a little, with the like button at lower left.
(I thought they were the same thing ! I will learn. )

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Last post by Gazbo
Tue Jul 09, 2019 5:54 am
ES AR 102 EPs

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Jul 06, 2019 4:09 pm
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by Michael131313 » Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:30 am

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I have an ES AR 102 and am curious as to what EPs others have found that they like with this scope. I know it's subjective, but anyway. BTW no more...

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Thanks Ozman. That is nice to know because other than my GSO SV 30mm that is all have.

Thanks Gabby. Is the 30mm 68° AFOV Orion Stratus similar to...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Jul 06, 2019 4:09 pm
Pentax XWs in fast refractors

Last post by Don Quixote « Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:02 am
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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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Thank you Andrey.
The Pentax are very nice. Thank you for the comment on the twenty. In that range I have been tempted but I have a TV 22 Pan that I...

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Last post by Don Quixote
Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:02 am
Takahashi 30mm LE Review

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:50 am
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by ab1963 » Thu Jun 27, 2019 1:06 pm

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Has taken a while to post this review but unfortunately it was a big thumbs down for me , Being used to and enjoying a minimum 80+ Degrees fov was...

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I'll say that there's something special about globular clusters in the T4 Naglers. The 17mm T4 is one that I miss a bit.

The ES 100s are clones of...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:50 am
Bought myself some more cloud cover...

Last post by Aratus « Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:12 pm
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by Thefatkitty » Wed May 22, 2019 2:04 am

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It's been cloudy for so long now. I bought a Vixen 70mm used for $25 a month and a bit ago, and have had 5 minutes through it. Maybe if I buy...

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Astronomy is a hobby that cultivates patience! :roll:

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Last post by Aratus
Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:12 pm
Nexstar 127SLT EP recommendations?

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun May 19, 2019 2:33 am
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by chicagorandy » Sat May 18, 2019 9:58 pm

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The 127SLT Mak-Cass comes with 25mm an 9mm EPs, I also have a Gosky 32mm Plossl.

Is there any advantage to picking up a 40mm? Would anything...

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Can't go wrong with Plossls. :)

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun May 19, 2019 2:33 am

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