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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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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
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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