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Question for you eyepiece experts...

Last post by Ruud « Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:44 am
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by Thefatkitty » Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:45 am

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... and I know there are many on here :D

I was browsing the local buy and sell (uh-oh) and came across this for $25:

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Are...

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A good Plössl, this eyepiece, and successful too: few eyepieces are as prolific as this Celestron Plössl.

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Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:44 am
Anyone Try/Owns The Baader 14mm and 9mm Morpheus Eyepieces?

Last post by John Baars « Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:50 pm
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by Refractordude » Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:04 pm

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What is your opinion on the eye relief, edge brightness, field of view, blackouts, light scatter, clarity/sharpness etc? I think I read that the 14mm...

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A smile appeared on my face when I read the less favorable comments on the 14mm Morpheus. When I wanted to generate some budget for an even more...

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Last post by John Baars
Sun Jun 07, 2020 8:50 pm
Which Of These Three Eyeieces Would You Choose

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:41 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu May 21, 2020 2:05 pm

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Using on a 120mm f8 achromatic refractor. I once tried the Orion Q70 and returned it. There was just to much noticeable edge distortion. Thanks to...

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I've used the GSO superviews satisfactorily my SV ED80 f7. The TV Panoptics are a tad better but they are mostly for the f5 Z12.

Just a tad...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:41 pm
Speacial Moon Sale At EyepiecesEtc

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:03 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat May 30, 2020 5:45 pm

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EyepiecesEtc has spacial sale prices on 73 items. Thought some of you would be interested.

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Don is an excellent vendor and a wealth of information.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:03 pm
ordered this eyepiece kit. What should I expect over stock?

Last post by StarBru « Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:15 pm
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by realflow100 » Fri May 01, 2020 3:15 pm
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I ordered these the other day and can't wait. pretty expensive though for over 100$
What should I expect in terms of image quality over my stock...

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I own the 9mm Orion Expanse and love it. At one time it was my favorite eyepiece! I haven't used it as much since I bought a Televue 10mm Radian,...
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Last post by StarBru
Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:15 pm
Planet viewing eyepiece

Last post by Langers « Sun May 31, 2020 10:33 am
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by Langers » Sat May 30, 2020 1:27 pm

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Afternoon All,

So about a month ago I purchased a SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian telescope with a 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece. Now I have had great...

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ok i'm going to get a 6mm eyepiece, just going to look at a few companies, thanks again!!

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Last post by Langers
Sun May 31, 2020 10:33 am
Arcturus Ebony 22mm 70 degree SWA

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri May 22, 2020 9:27 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri May 22, 2020 9:18 pm

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Is this eyepiece the same as the Olivon 22mm 70 degree and Astromania 22mm 70 degree eyepieces? Right click the image. Thanks to you all.

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These are similar but do have high QC standards

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri May 22, 2020 9:27 pm
What to expect from high-end eyepieces?

Last post by John Baars « Sun May 17, 2020 9:09 am
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by John Baars » Thu May 14, 2020 10:30 am

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This question arose on a European forum I am moderator at. I think it is a good thing to start it here too. Many starting amateurs ask themselves the...

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notFritzArgelander and j.gardavsky Thanks.
It is good of you to bring the orthoscopic eyepieces in the discussion. They are easily overlooked by...

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Last post by John Baars
Sun May 17, 2020 9:09 am
6.7mm ES82 vs 6.5mm Baader Morpheus.

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed May 13, 2020 8:55 pm
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by James1996 » Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:28 pm

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So I've been looking around for an eyepiece to replace my 6mm Expanse and I've narrowed it down to these two. Do you guys and gals think Morpheus is...

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Well I just had the 16mm ES68 and 6.7mm ES82 eyepieces ordered for me. So anyone living in northern Ohio can blame the oncoming clouds on me. :lol:...

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Wed May 13, 2020 8:55 pm
What is an A.R. eyepiece?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon May 11, 2020 10:00 pm
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by DozerBolt » Fri May 08, 2020 9:45 pm

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Greetings!
So I was doing my homework on eyepieces, and could not identify the type of eyepieces which came with my 1970's Criterion Dynamax 6 Cat:...

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Kellner. Three-element Kellner (and its close modifications – Achromatic Ramsden “AR” and Modified Achromatic “MA”) are considered to be the least...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon May 11, 2020 10:00 pm
What's Your favorite Eyepiece?

Last post by kt4hx « Wed May 06, 2020 8:01 pm
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by helicon » Sun Apr 19, 2020 3:19 pm
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Mine is my Explore Scientific 18mm 82 degree for deep sky in a 2 barrel. Logged a lot of galaxies with it.

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Like others I believe the idea of a favorite is too broad a concept because of the number of variables associated with the scope in use, object type...
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Last post by kt4hx
Wed May 06, 2020 8:01 pm
.965 eyepiece question

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat May 02, 2020 3:27 am
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by Thefatkitty » Fri May 01, 2020 2:13 am

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Hey all, hope you're good. Busy week here, started a part-time job today :D

The other weekend I tried to convert my Towa 3 from a .965 focuser to a...

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Very nice Mark :)
Antares has released their 0.965 Plossl eyepieces again, I have seen them listed at OPT and Highpoint though I am not sure if any...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat May 02, 2020 3:27 am
What Do You Know About This Eyepiece?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri May 01, 2020 8:51 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:56 pm

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Has anyone tried this eyepiece on the moon?

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The differences to me were minimal other than the 2mm eye relief which may be a factor for some.
The Vixen LVW are an excellent line of eyepieces...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri May 01, 2020 8:51 pm
Filters ?

Last post by Bearcatrp « Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:42 pm
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by Bearcatrp » Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:39 pm

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Not sure this is the right forum so please move it if I am wrong. Forgot to ask about filters. My telescope will arrive thursday, barring any set...

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I will come back here for advice before I order. Let me see what my complaints will be, such as to bright, etc.. No plans to look at the sun. Just...

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Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:42 pm
What shoul I be looking for?

Last post by Don Quixote « Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:52 pm
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by Bearcatrp » Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:51 pm

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Just ordered a Meade 125 NG. 1.25 MA Eyepieces (9mm & 26mm) is what comes with it. What should be my next upgrade when the time comes? Will try these...

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The moon should give you some very nice views with this telescope kit. 😊

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Last post by Don Quixote
Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:52 pm
Second Hand Meade

Last post by Piet Le Roux « Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:54 pm
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by Redfishhunter850 » Fri Apr 10, 2020 9:42 pm

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Hey everyone!
I am an absolute noob at all of this. I've always been fascinated with the stars, planets, galaxys, and space in general.
Thought of...

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Looking at it objectively : Redfishhunter850 is just getting his feet wet with a scope he got for free, so I can understand that he does not want to...

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Last post by Piet Le Roux
Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:54 pm
What Was Your First Eyepiece Upgrade?

Last post by Wombat « Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:46 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:40 pm
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The two eyepieces that came with my Meade LX70 120mm f8 refractor had a looking down a straw like field of view. My first eyepiece upgrade was the...

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Important info for the readers here: The Baader Hyperions have a housing with an additional 2''-Option. When using this option on the Orion XT10i it...
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Last post by Wombat
Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:46 pm
Shopping The Carl Zeiss E-Pl Eyepiece For The Astronomy

Last post by Don Quixote « Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:28 pm
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by j.gardavsky » Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:20 pm

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Hello all,

as some Carl Zeiss E-Pl eyepieces purchased in the U.S. have been identified as coming from the manufacturing contracted in the Far East,...

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Thank you JG.
Always posting pertinent info.
Thank you Sir.

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Last post by Don Quixote
Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:28 pm
First light Pentax XF EPs

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:48 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:00 am

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3/27/20

My main DSOs set is populated primarily by Pentax XWs. They are spaced quite nicely by ~40%, which works well for most targets. However, on...

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A very nice addition to your kit Andrey - congrats!

Thanks Michael!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:48 pm
Cheap compromise for a 35mm Panoptic

Last post by Piet Le Roux « Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:44 pm

by Piet Le Roux » Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:44 pm

I have been toying with the idea of getting a Tele Vue 35mm Panoptic but the Rand is very weak so the $390 plus shipping and tax is going to cost me...

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Last post by Piet Le Roux
Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:44 pm
Meade 8-24 zoom?

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:12 am
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by pakarinen » Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:47 am

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Any experiences with the Meade zoom? Thinking it might be convenient for lunar in my Mak.

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Any experiences with the Meade zoom? Thinking it might be convenient for lunar in my Mak.

IMO not a good match for 90mm Mak. Your Mak is F13.8....

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:12 am
Great Deal At Agenaastro

Last post by helicon « Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:17 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Mar 24, 2020 4:57 am

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One of these days I just might get the 9mm, but nothing will improve the views better than more aperture. More aperture must come first, when it is...

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I hope you decide to pick up a few. One can always use more eyepieces.

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Last post by helicon
Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:17 pm
Show your 2" EPs

Last post by Gordon « Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:30 pm
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by Bigzmey » Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:23 am

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I will start. :D

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Baader Aspherics 31mm and 36mm have been with me for a few years. I love combination of lightweight, wide 72...

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FYI,

The gallery is a known issue.

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Last post by Gordon
Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:30 pm
Orion LHD - Reviews?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:01 am
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by 40Eridani » Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:01 pm

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Has anyone compared these to similar focal length Naglars/ES82s ?

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Long Perng typically makes good eyepieces but the eye lens of these is to small to produce a 80° AFOV so either they are not 80° or they do not have...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:01 am
Eyepiece ID sought

Last post by Piet Le Roux « Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:51 am
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by lsintampa » Tue Mar 10, 2020 2:43 pm

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I acquired some eyepieces from a recent used AVX mount purchase. For the most part all of the EP's are easily identified except for one.

The EP...

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I have a cheap 40mm 2 Kellner distributed by Astromania : it is not great and does not have flat focus form edge to edge but its very bright, if I am...

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Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:51 am

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