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Creating a basic set of eyepieces for your new telescope

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:26 am
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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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I am waiting to find out from a friend if he is going to lend me his .965 ATC Steinheil 63mm 18° AFOV
With my f/15 it will give me 25x mag, 4.2mm ExP...
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Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:26 am
Evolution of Eyepieces by Chris Lord

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:12 am
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by 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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My vote is yes for a stickie, but let me ping the other CoAs to get some additional buy-in. A quick question, is this public domain information? BTW,...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:12 am
A Guide to choosing eyepieces

Last post by Michael131313 « Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:19 pm
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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 OC. I bookmarked it.

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Last post by Michael131313
Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:19 pm
Panoptic 27mm?

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:30 am
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by Bigzmey » Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:24 pm

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My main DSO hunting EP kit consists of Pentax XW 5,7,10,14,20mm, ES68 24mm, Baader Aspheric 31,36mm and RO Plossl 50mm

All except 50mm Plossl have...

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I'm thinking I should pick one of these up. I haven't purchased any new eyepieces for awhile and this one sounds like a real winner.

Ongoing sale...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:30 am
Keeping Eyepieces Warm and Dew/Frost-free

Last post by patrickdives « Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:45 pm
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by Arctic » Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:42 pm

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There has been a fair amount of discussion on the various astro forums about keeping eyepieces warm and free of dew.

Ideas include:

--Keeping...

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They have very nice items with excellent workmanship.

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Last post by patrickdives
Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:45 pm
Baader Hyperion Aspheric 36mm vs ES 68 40mm

Last post by stewe « Mon Dec 02, 2019 2:22 pm
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by stewe » Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:08 pm

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Hi there,

I have been using a Baader Hyperion Aspheric 36mm eyepiece with my C9.25 to provide the largest TFOV. I bought this eyepiece after...

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Hello,

Following up on my earlier post, I would like to share with you my experiences with the above comparison, this time with on-sky performance....

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Last post by stewe
Mon Dec 02, 2019 2:22 pm
Useful advice

Last post by pakarinen « Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:38 pm
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by rocdoc » Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:04 pm

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An Amazon box arrived, containing various household items. Before opening it, I engaged in a conflict prevention strategy: I explained to my wife...

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hey it just fell into that box might not work ;)

Maybe somebody hacked your account and the little pervs get off by sending random astro gear to...

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Last post by pakarinen
Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:38 pm
Meade Just Pulled A Fast One

Last post by PalomarJack « Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:59 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:34 am

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Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:59 pm
5mm or 6mm SLV for ST fracs?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:11 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Nov 14, 2019 2:40 pm

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Since Vixen SLVs are on sale again, I want to grab a 5mm or a 6mm for my Meade ST80 clone and my ST120.

Conventional wisdom says not to exceed the...

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Enjoy when you can, the cloud deities normally will escort good astro purchases and then stay around a bit.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Nov 19, 2019 8:11 pm
Someone Please Explain

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:24 am
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by Refractordude » Sun Nov 17, 2019 6:45 am
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A reviewer of the Starguider 12mm used a cheapo barlow lens that improved the image at a higher magnification. Thanks to you all

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Interesting thread, I do not own a Barlow. But have always wonder if there would be any advantage in using one in an ST80?
Would there be any...
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Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:24 am
Testing the eyepieces for dirt with pinhole imaging

Last post by Thefatkitty « Mon Nov 11, 2019 3:08 am
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by j.gardavsky » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:52 pm

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Hello all,

back in the days on the blue forum, I have been talking about testing the eyepieces, and here we are.

Th pinhole imaging is an easy tool...

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Thanks JG! Brilliant thought that I never would have thought of... Now I'm almost scared to see what I'll find! :lol:

All the best,

Whatever you...

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Last post by Thefatkitty
Mon Nov 11, 2019 3:08 am
Tele Vue Apollo 11 Special Edition

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:49 pm
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by SKEtrip » Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:34 am
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Anybody got an extra $1250 lying about:

Can't do it, it is too pretty to use...

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If I am going to spend this amount of money on an eyepiece I would get the Nikon Nav-HW.
Two eyepieces and the EiC-14 for slightly less than the...
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:49 pm
Explore Scientific Has Three New 82 Degree Eyepieces

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:30 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:50 am

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Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:30 pm
Meade 32mm Plossl Vs. GSO 32mm Plossl Vs. GSO Plossl 25mm

Last post by Refractordude « Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:37 am
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by Refractordude » Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:24 am

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Using a 120mm f8 achromatic refractor I tested both eyepieces on the moon, and Aldebaran a star. Aiming at Aldebaran both 32mm eyepieces showed a...

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Thanks for the review Refractordude! If you have a chance can you compare them on Andromeda galaxy or Orion nebula to see which one show more if...

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Last post by Refractordude
Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:37 am
Stellarvue 13.5mm eyepiece

Last post by SKEtrip « Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:27 am
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by DeanD » Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:24 am

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Hi folks,

Has anyone tried this:

A friend is looking for a 100-degree eyepiece, around the 14mm mark, so I was wondering if anyone had tried one,...

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Dean - sorry late to the party & probably a dollar short, but here is my take
I have most of the ES100° EP's. One of the last EP's I'd give up in my...

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Last post by SKEtrip
Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:27 am
New Plossl eyepieces?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:20 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Fri Oct 25, 2019 6:54 pm
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The new Starbase 80mm refractor that is being offered through Takahashi also has a set of Orthoscopic Plossl eyepieces that I am trying to find more...

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It seems these are fully-coated but I still have not found if they are three glass types or two.
A few people are hunting for the information but...
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:20 pm
Chromatic Aberration Correction Eyepieces

Last post by j.gardavsky « Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:44 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Oct 31, 2019 11:39 pm

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Besides the Baader BCO, what other eyepieces are there for this achromatic flaw. Thanks

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CA correction in the eyepieces

Hello all,

practically all advanced dsignes of the eyepieces correct to some extent either the longitudinal (center...

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:44 pm
Galoc EP Question

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:49 am
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by JayTee » Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:07 am

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I have had a Galoc 16.3mm EP since 1972. It is as good as ever and still provides exceptional views.
Galoc 2.jpg Galoc 1.jpg

Does anyone know what...

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Lucky you!

In response to your question I started a new thread here which I suggest becomes sticky.

There are two Galoc designs as you can see...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:49 am
Five New Accessories

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Oct 26, 2019 12:18 am
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by Refractordude » Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:05 am

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Been using my 20x80 binoculars to find and enjoy viewing objects. I use my telescope for greater than 20 magnification. However, the red dot finder...

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Those Plossls are really good match for F8 frac, enjoy!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Oct 26, 2019 12:18 am
Pentax XO 2.5mm looking forward to a new home

Last post by Don Quixote « Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:43 pm
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by j.gardavsky » Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:06 pm

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Hello all,

another friend, Chris in Berlin, is selling the legendary Pentax SMC XO 2.5mm eyepiece, the best short eyepiece ever designed and...

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Very interesting JG.
I don't think my skies would ever support the reach of this ep. But I like nice glass. 😊
Thank you.

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Last post by Don Quixote
Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:43 pm
Takahashi 30mm LE Review

Last post by Rainmaker « Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:02 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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Horses for courses Andrew, the LE30 and LE18 are my favourite eyepieces for binoviewing in my refractors. The 30 will give me 50x and the 18s 83x.......

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Last post by Rainmaker
Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:02 am
My new Russell Optics EP

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:10 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:18 pm

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Last week during my lunch I was browsing astro classifieds (which I really should not, but can't help it :)) and stumbled on Russell's 2 50mm...

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I'm tempted by the Konigs. I was perhaps generous to a fault when I gave my UOs to my daughter.

Me to, but with all fancy EPs I have, Konigs would...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:10 pm
Oh Meade, say it aint so....

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:11 pm
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by Don Alvarez » Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:37 pm
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The replacement line for the HD-60 is coming soon:

I don't know how I should feel about this.

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A triple negative would be an odd eyepiece design though.... ;)

Hmm. A Galilean triplet!

Made with ED glass! No chromatic aberration and a 5...
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:11 pm
Leitz Periplan Red Dot Eyepiece For High Contrast Views

Last post by j.gardavsky « Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:14 am
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by j.gardavsky » Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:17 pm

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Hello friends of fine eyepieces,

about 2 weeks ago, I have retrieved a pair of these eyepieces both for the microscopy and for my 6” F/5 achromatic...

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Hello all,

here is a pic of the red fringe, taken on a microscope,

Leitz Periplan 519749 Red Dot Fringe.jpg

Best,
JG

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:14 am
Check of Eyepieces and Filters with an UV Lamp

Last post by Apollo69s « Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:04 am
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by j.gardavsky » Wed Oct 16, 2019 5:51 pm

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Hello all,

a UV lamp is helpful to check the optics on the unwanted fluorescence, which may reduce the contrast of visible details on the bright...

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That was smart.maybe some posts showing up so a comparsion between different eyepieces can be done..

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Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:04 am

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