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36mm Baader Hyperion

Last post by Shorty Barlow « Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:33 pm
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by LDW47 » Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:17 pm

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Just bought one to use in my NP101 and several other smaller refractors for low power viewing. Any personal comments of actual experiences ? I am...

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I've always thought the Hyperion Aspherics worked well in my refractors.

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Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:33 pm
SVbony 8mm plossl 207 SPL

Last post by Shorty Barlow « Mon Sep 05, 2022 4:28 pm
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by Jones » Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:20 am

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Have had a lot of their threaded adapter rings. Finish is nice and they always threaded with other SV and other brands of...

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My guess is that these are made by the same manufacturer.

I have no idea who actually manufacture the Expanse clones though.

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Last post by Shorty Barlow
Mon Sep 05, 2022 4:28 pm
A Great Fit

Last post by Don Pensack « Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:22 pm
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by LDW47 » Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:52 am

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I just bought the 15mm Celestron Ultima Edge for one of my refractors for a specific reason, this is a pretty nice, affordable eyepiece. It fits in...

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This eyepiece series is identical to the APM Ultra Flat Field series, which might be a little cheaper.
The 15mm is not compatible with glasses, but...

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Last post by Don Pensack
Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:22 pm
The Effects Of A Step-Down Adapter For 2" EPs

Last post by Don Pensack « Thu Jul 21, 2022 5:17 pm
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by JayTee » Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:34 pm

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I am awaiting delivery of a step-down adapter for my 2 eyepieces. It will allow me to use my 2 eyepieces in a 1.25 focuser. The 2 eyepieces I would...

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I suspect you won't be able to achieve focus because the eyepieces will be pulled out of the focuser too far.

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Last post by Don Pensack
Thu Jul 21, 2022 5:17 pm
UHC/LPR FILTER HELP

Last post by Don Pensack « Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:55 pm
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by Richlen-Peter » Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:05 pm

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I have a Celestron Powerseeker 80 EQ Refracting telescope, with an 24-8mm zoom eyepiece. A 24mm, 10mm, and 4mm eyepieces. I recently purchased a 1.25...

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I have a Celestron Powerseeker 80 EQ Refracting telescope, with an 24-8mm zoom eyepiece. A 24mm, 10mm, and 4mm eyepieces. I recently purchased a 1.25...

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Last post by Don Pensack
Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:55 pm
Antares Ultima

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Jun 26, 2022 3:27 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:04 am

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Grab one (or two for binoviewing) while you can, only three left!
Who knows what storage room they were found in but there is a chance to purchase...

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The Orion is a nice eyepiece.
To my eye I found the Antares had a tiny bit less scatter but very close.
If I remember correctly the only major...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Jun 26, 2022 3:27 am
Docter/Noblex 12.5mm 84° ..... are back soon.

Last post by Piero « Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:31 pm
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by 25585 » Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:12 am

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About a year ago, Noblex, formerly Docter, eyepieces stopped being produced. However, APM are selling them again, the real deal Docter. I have bought...

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I have used the docter for several years and it is one of the very best eyepieces I have tried.
I found that the level of contrast it delivers is on...

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Last post by Piero
Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:31 pm
Looking For an Eyepiece

Last post by LDW47 « Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:42 pm
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by LDW47 » Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:24 am

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What are the recommendations, from actual experience prefered, of a good eyepiece in the 42-50mm range preferably as wide a FOV as possible in a 2...

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The 50 mm is under 1 lb and the 42 mm is just over 1 lb.
A issue with low power 2 eyepieces unfortunately.
They are all heavy.

I was mentioning...

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Last post by LDW47
Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:42 pm
Eyepiece pricing

Last post by kt4hx « Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:26 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:28 pm

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I understand that pricing of collector level eyepieces can be quite arbitrary at times but to price one at 2x the current high end price?
I have seen...

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True Gabrielle. AM and CN are both good indicators of normal fair market value as a rule - usually. However, valuation of used equipment can be a bit...

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Last post by kt4hx
Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:26 pm
A Comparison

Last post by LDW47 « Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:36 am
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by LDW47 » Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:34 pm

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I have 3 Svbony zoom eps of varying sizes that perform brilliantly in my NP101 and 90mm, f5.5 scopes, none cost more than about $100 C. I have read...

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Funny that you mentioned it. I had great expectations for Morpheus line and at one point got Morpheus 12.5mm to try. I could not stand it. Eye...

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Last post by LDW47
Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:36 am
That's not an EP, this is an EP!

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:02 pm
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by Bigzmey » Tue May 24, 2022 1:13 am
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Generally, I don't like heavy EPs. However, since I have installed showcase in my home office to store and display my scopes I wanted to add a...

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Hi Bigz! Good luck with your eyepiece display! I have the Meade 30 and 24 UWA but unfortunately the 30 fogged up inside a few years ago and now makes...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:02 pm
Oh Meade, say it aint so....

Last post by Richard « Mon May 16, 2022 4:09 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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Honestly I dont think plastic eyepieces will ever take over glass , its just a phase to make more money , electronic is the way for new kids , sad...
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Last post by Richard
Mon May 16, 2022 4:09 pm
Levenhuk Ra Eypieces

Last post by CygnusX-1 « Mon May 16, 2022 12:22 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:59 pm

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I have a pair of Levenhuk binoculars that are great. Did not know they made eyepieces. The Ra series all have a 68 degree apparent angle of view, 8...

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I used to own the 14.5mm. Used it in a 10 F/4.7 without a CC and it was excellent.

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Last post by CygnusX-1
Mon May 16, 2022 12:22 pm
Issue with BCO 6mm

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:19 pm
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by West83 » Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:20 am

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Hi gang,

So I took the opportunity last night with semi clear skie for some lunar observations. I actually used my 6mm BCO for the first time in a...

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Good luck, hopefully you will be able to get it back into operating condition again.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:19 pm
Finally ordered a Baader Ortho

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:16 am
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by omeek » Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:52 pm

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After hearing so many great things about the Baader Orthoscopic EP last year from some of you I added it to my wishlist and finally ordered it today....

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Don't shoot your eye out! You know, 5mm eye relief. :D

5 mm is downright expansive compared to some I have! :lol:

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:16 am
7mm Old vs. New

Last post by BFaucett « Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:16 pm
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by Jones » Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:10 pm

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Just bought a 6.8mm Univ. Optics flat top ortho from ebay and wanted to compare against the older and newer 7mm's I have. The...

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New line from Astronomics:

Astro-Tech UWA 82°

4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28 mm (The 28 is a 2 inch.)

The 4 and 28 mm are currently in stock....

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Last post by BFaucett
Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:16 pm
Televue 3x Barlow

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Mar 16, 2022 7:40 pm
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by davesellars » Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:36 pm

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Quick question...

Would there be any issue with buying a TV 3x barlow that is approx 9 years old? Apparently only used a couple of times and stored...

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Many thanks. I've read that the TV 3x is one of the best and actually better performance than the 2x... Will fit in well either using the Baader BCO...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Mar 16, 2022 7:40 pm
Eyepiece Story.

Last post by Jnicholes « Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:02 pm
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by Jnicholes » Sat Mar 05, 2022 11:45 pm

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Hi everyone,

I have a story I want to share about an eyepiece.

I lost my Svbony 7-21mm zoom eyepiece in December 2021. I was sad, it was a good...

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Hi Jared,

Your story, once again, proves it's always better to be lucky than good.

“In my experience, there’s no such thing as luck.”

-Obi-Wan...

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Last post by Jnicholes
Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:02 pm
Edmund drop the 15mm RKE

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Mar 08, 2022 4:46 pm
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by 25585 » Sun Mar 06, 2022 4:39 pm

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I received my Edmund catalogue, 80th anniversary edition.

The RKE range no longer has a 15mm, so just the remaining 4 still sold. Edmund state that...

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Well that is unfortunate, the RKE is a good eyepiece.
I see there is no option of purchasing a unmounted 15mm either, hopefully they do not cut...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Mar 08, 2022 4:46 pm
Takahashi discontinue LE, TAO & Erfle eyepieces

Last post by 25585 « Sun Mar 06, 2022 4:30 pm
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by 25585 » Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:21 pm

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From CN, verified, Tak have discontinued their LE, Abbe ortho ranges & 28mm MC Erfle. Sad news as less choice always is.

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That is a shame, I really like the LE series.
Time will tell what they will be replaced with, hopefully not a bunch of wide angle 2 eyepieces :Boo:...

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Last post by 25585
Sun Mar 06, 2022 4:30 pm
Burgess Optical

Last post by LDW47 « Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:13 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Wed May 12, 2021 7:44 pm
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I see Burgess Optical is still making monocentric 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and a 16mm (16mm is designed for BVs)
Burgess has made some high quality offerings...

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I never got an update on the 16 Ultramono. However I understand that he is expecting a shipment of 500 10mm Ultramonos in the next 30 days.

And...
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Last post by LDW47
Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:13 pm
Help picking an eyepiece

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:17 am
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by ic_1101 » Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:26 pm

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Hi guys, it’s sad to say but I haven’t looked through an eyepiece in the last 15 years and have devoted my Astronomy interests to astrophotography. I...

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Enjoy the views Alex :)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:17 am
Rare Pentax eyepieces

Last post by 25585 « Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:03 pm
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by 25585 » Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:46 pm

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I have bought a Pentax 28mm XL. It looks OK. Its only 55° AFOV being 1.25 fit, but will be interesting to compare with my Takahashi 28mm 60° MC...

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Thank you Lady Fraktor.

As Mr Paolini describes them eye spa is correct. The 28 is such easy viewing! Wearing glasses I still need to raise its...

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Last post by 25585
Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:03 pm
Explorer Scientific EPs are on sale in US

Last post by Unitron48 « Thu Feb 10, 2022 2:43 am
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by Bigzmey » Thu Feb 10, 2022 2:33 am

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Good discounts up to 40% on ES52, ES62, ES68 and ES82. Some out of stock though

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Thanks for the heads-up! Looks like they are going fast!!

Dave

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Last post by Unitron48
Thu Feb 10, 2022 2:43 am
Eyepiece SVBONY??

Last post by Jones « Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:54 am
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by GONKO » Sun Dec 08, 2019 12:26 pm

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So as a Christmas gift from the wife, she is looking to get me some eyepieces. As I wear glasses, some relief would be welcome, but don't want to...

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In an f6 scope you should cross off the hyperions, 1/3rd of the outer field will be out of focus. The celestrons work very well in shorter focus...

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Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:54 am

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