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Creating a basic set of eyepieces for your new telescope

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:57 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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I use combination of increase by factor (i.e. by 1.4x), exit pupil and U curve.

I star with 2mm exit pupil, where most of my galaxy hunting is done...
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Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:57 pm
The 1X / 2X / 3X Magnification Protocol for eyepiece set selection

Last post by 25585 « Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:25 pm
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by Don Pensack » Tue May 25, 2021 10:29 pm
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I wrote this a bit over 15 years ago. It still works today to yield a very basic set on which to build:

1X / 2X / 3X Magnification Protocol for...

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With the exception of my ES92s & Baader Morpheus ranges, I normally stay below 65° for FL <20mm. To have a FoV where its all visible, as for...
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Last post by 25585
Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:25 pm
Evolution of Eyepieces by Chris Lord

Last post by j.gardavsky « Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:39 pm
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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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You might like this information, too:

The Erfles, and some other eyepieces are desribed by the Zeiss designers in

DIE FERNROHRE UND...

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:39 pm
A Guide to choosing eyepieces

Last post by OleCuss « Fri Jul 02, 2021 4:58 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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As long as it works for you, I'm happy!

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Last post by OleCuss
Fri Jul 02, 2021 4:58 pm
Astrotech PF EPs?

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:31 pm
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by pakarinen » Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:09 pm

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Anybody have eyes-on experience with Astrotech PF EPs? I thought I might try one as a spare just for grins since they're only $60 or so.

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Just looking at the form factor and specs I don't believe they are well corrected for fast scopes like yours. Expect to see some field distortions.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:31 pm
Classic find

Last post by Unitron48 « Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:46 pm
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by Bigzmey » Sun Feb 26, 2023 6:26 pm

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I have been looking for this classic EP for awhile. Finally, last week a gentleman from San Diego responded to my wanted ad. Behold Meade second...

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Very nice! Can't wait to hear your report!!

Dave

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Last post by Unitron48
Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:46 pm
Celestron 24mm Ultima Edge

Last post by LDW47 « Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:08 pm
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by LDW47 » Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:55 pm
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I am looking at replacing my Baader 21mm Hyperion with the Celestron 24mm Ultima Edge. Good plan or poor plan ? Is it worth it or not worth it ? My 5...

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As usual and as with other astro sites this has mushroomed in to a lot more than my simple question about my acquiring that ep. The post / issue was...
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Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:08 pm
My Newest

Last post by Don Pensack « Sat Feb 25, 2023 3:43 pm
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by LDW47 » Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:55 pm

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A new competitor to my other widefields. 2 , 31.5mm, 90° FOV . Tonite skies are to be average / above average, it will get a good testing against my...

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I might mention that Ramsden and Huygens eyepieces were designed in the era when f/15 would have been considered a fast f/ratio.
When Kellners,...

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Last post by Don Pensack
Sat Feb 25, 2023 3:43 pm
Vixen 4mm SLV on the way

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:10 pm
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by pakarinen » Fri Feb 24, 2023 12:23 pm

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Showed as OOS at US vendors so I ordered through Vixen Japan / AMZ. I guess this means it's made it to the US. :lol:

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Congrats! Those are among my favorites. SLV 4mm getting used a lot in my 102ED and 80ED scopes.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:10 pm
1.25" to 2" Adapter

Last post by CygnusX-1 « Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:50 pm
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by LDW47 » Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:48 pm

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Does / has anyone used a 1.25 to 2 adapter in their telescope in order to utilize their 2 eps in their 1.25 scope ?

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Had to screen cap my post as it wouldn't go in and was marked as spam???

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Last post by CygnusX-1
Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:50 pm
Svbony 7-21

Last post by LDW47 « Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:42 pm
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by Frazman » Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:33 pm

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A bit of our viewing here is accomplished by trekking in on foot to remote spots. With that in mind, we try to keep things light (hence the recent...

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A bit of our viewing here is accomplished by trekking in on foot to remote spots. With that in mind, we try to keep things light (hence the recent...

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Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:42 pm
Explore Scientific EPs sale

Last post by helicon « Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:25 pm
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by Bigzmey » Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:10 pm

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Some good savings on many ES EPs.

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Good to hear.

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Last post by helicon
Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:25 pm
2023 Eyepiece Buyer's Guide

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:47 pm
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by Don Pensack » Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:45 pm

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I just completed the 2023 Eyepieces Buyer's Guide

It is posted here:

It is free to download.

Almost 1700 entries this year, the largest number...

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Thanks for putting (a lot of) effort in Don, this is a great reference.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:47 pm
Thanking Don For My Birthday Presents

Last post by helicon « Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:12 pm
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by JayTee » Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:12 am

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Each one of my 4 sons used proffered monies to get wonderful birthday presents for me!

I would also like to thank Don's Don Pensack store for...

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Excellent JT!

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Last post by helicon
Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:12 pm
Stellarvue EUW 82 Deg. On Sale

Last post by The Wave Catcher « Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:10 am
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by Don Pensack » Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:06 am

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Huh?
They're $149 each on the Stellarvue website and $129 each on my website.
Where are they $50?
You save $50 over the $179.00 list price.
Maybe...

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Hi Don,

Thanks for correcting me, I must of had a brain fart. You are correct, I misread it. Maybe the administrators can delete this thread for...

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Last post by The Wave Catcher
Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:10 am
Edmund RKE a classic or outdated?

Last post by Don Pensack « Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:18 pm
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by helicon » Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:04 pm
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I still have my circa 1979 Edmund Scientific RKE, a modified Kellner design which Edmund patented back in the 1970's. It came with my red tube 4.25...

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The Nagler 3-6 zoom has an eye lens that is only about 1/3 as large as the top of the eyepiece.
But by the time you get to the exit pupil of the...
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Last post by Don Pensack
Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:18 pm
AstroTech UWA 82*

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:01 pm
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by Frazman » Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:49 pm

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A new scope deserves new glasses, yes, I’m sure I heard that SOMEWHERE?!

If I am wrong just let me be...

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Huh. I just happen to have a new AT72ED and a couple of AT Paradigms. ;) Might be time to try a wider FOV AT.

I know what you mean about the vertigo...

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:01 pm
Svbony 3-8mm Zoom

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:56 pm
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by WilliamPaolini » Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:41 pm

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Received a Svbony 3-8 Zoom yesterday and took it out for a daytime spin today as well as did some bench test measures. Been...

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Skies were clear, cold (38 deg F / 3.3 C), and a little breezy tonight so gave the Svbony 3-8mm Zoom a try on Jupiter, Mars, Betelgeuse, and M42/43...

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:56 pm
SvBony SV137 2x Barlow

Last post by The Wave Catcher « Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:32 am
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by Shorty Barlow » Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:38 am

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I was pretty impressed with the SvBony 3x Barlow, considering its competitive retail price. This made me wonder about the 2x version of the same...

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I just received my SvBONY SV137 3x Barlow today. It's too cold and cloudy to test it out yet but for the price I thought I'd get it to play with. If...

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Last post by The Wave Catcher
Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:32 am
Comparing my wide angle Eyepieces

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:28 pm
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by Piet Le Roux » Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:04 am

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I have made peace with the fact that I will not be able buy a 35mm Panoptic soon, I did try and fill the gap with a 34mm Svbony SWA but were...

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One of the advantages of SCTs is that even simple EPs perform well with them.

Have you tried 34mm Svbony SWA it without the reducer?

Yes I have...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Dec 23, 2022 9:28 pm
Build EP’s from 7x50 Binos

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:30 pm
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by Frankskywatcher » Wed Dec 21, 2022 3:15 am

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Found this to be very interesting and straight forward !

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I was surprised at how straight forward his design is !

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Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:30 pm
Williams Optics SWAN 33 for 80ED?

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:41 pm
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by Ylem » Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:37 pm

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Thoughts on this EP for use in my 80ED f7.5?

Would it give me messy stars at the edge?

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You will find it very comfortable EP to use in your frac. True, the edge of the field will be a bit soft, but it applies to most of wide fields.

I...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:41 pm
EP Recommendation

Last post by dandva « Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:18 pm
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by dandva » Fri Dec 16, 2022 5:27 am

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I've been looking at the 5mm Agena Starguider Dual ED eyepiece ....right now i just have a 10mm & 25mm that came with the scope.....
I would like to...

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Thank you for the comments and recommendations.......

Dan

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Last post by dandva
Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:18 pm
Eyepieces for binoviewing

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:45 pm
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by Nakedgun » Sat Dec 10, 2022 7:27 pm

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Most of us are unable to sample every design out there in an attempt to find that one set which is optimal for our needs.

I have bought sets of...

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Unfortunately I can't use many of fine EPs in BVs because they are too wide for my nose.

My favorite are Vixen SLVs but other slim EPs like Plossls...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:45 pm
Christmas Money $$$ EP Upgrade

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:52 pm
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by JayTee » Sun Nov 27, 2022 4:33 am

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If you were gifted a nice amount of Moola for the holidays and wanted to go a step up from your current EP inventory of Celestron XCel LX EPs. Would...

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I would also suggest to go with Astronomik or Lumicon for visual.

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Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:52 pm

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