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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
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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Last post by Apollo69s
Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:04 am
Measure up

Last post by Astroglide65 « Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:02 pm
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by Astroglide65 » Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:10 pm

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Hello everybody,

I'm wondering what the actual diameter in mm a 1-1/2 filter threads measure? I lost my digital calipers years ago. I am looking for...

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There is an excellent article on threads located at
Maybe you can find your answer there. They cover a multitude of various astronomical connections...

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Last post by Astroglide65
Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:02 pm
Unitron telescopes and accessories

Last post by helicon « Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:06 pm
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by j.gardavsky » Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:08 pm

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Hello friends,

here are some Unitron items on the eBay,

Best,
JG

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Those look good JG. Can't pull the trigger though!

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Last post by helicon
Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:06 pm
Baader

Last post by Don Quixote « Sat Oct 19, 2019 12:29 am
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by Don Quixote » Fri Oct 18, 2019 3:19 pm

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I have acquired a new observing toy...I mean tool. It arrive in the mail last evening.😊

I have been wanting one of these for some time. There is a...

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One may ask... How the heck do you measure stuff in any old telescope just by lookin' thru that thingy?

In the precision of the reticle one can...

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Last post by Don Quixote
Sat Oct 19, 2019 12:29 am
Anybody Try This William Optics Eyepiece?

Last post by Refractordude « Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:24 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Oct 15, 2019 5:54 pm

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I like that it only has four lenses. Must be very clear.

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I just got back in from doing a shootout between my GSO SuperView 20mm and my Svbony Gold Line 20mm. Got the Gold Line from ebay, but never used it...

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Last post by Refractordude
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:24 pm
What does this go to?

Last post by GCoyote « Wed Oct 16, 2019 2:07 pm
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by GCoyote » Tue Oct 15, 2019 1:53 pm

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Picked up a used Meade AZ 70 last week with this in the spare parts bag.
20191015_093500.jpg
It doesn't fit in 1.25 focusers. Clearly threaded on...

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Interesting thought, but I rechecked the external thread and it's slightly larger than 1.25
That seems to indicate it's not even intended for a...

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Last post by GCoyote
Wed Oct 16, 2019 2:07 pm
eyepiece review suggestions thread?

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Tue Oct 15, 2019 6:33 am
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by notFritzArgelander » Tue Oct 15, 2019 2:10 am

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Does it make sense to have a thread where folks can request reviews without necessary volunteering to do them? I'm thinking it might help gauge what...

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Isn't that kind of the de facto way it is? Somebody asks has anybody used this eyepiece and then they get a response is that something similar to...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Tue Oct 15, 2019 6:33 am
What's Your "Sweet" Eyepiece?

Last post by stewe « Mon Oct 14, 2019 11:54 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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Nowadays I really like the 17mm Baader Hyperion paired with the C9.25. The field is just as wide as it makes sense, the image is sharp to the edge.
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Last post by stewe
Mon Oct 14, 2019 11:54 pm
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
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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Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:56 pm

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