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Discuss binoculars.
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General Optics
Discussion of optical systems and their characteristics.
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Evolution of Eyepieces by Chris Lord

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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?

Brayebrook Observatory EVOLUTION of EYEPIECES

Link to the document pdf

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Link to the pdf in the OP repaired.

Thanks for the document and the heads up Gabrielle.
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Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:57 am
Creating a basic set of eyepieces for your new telescope

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:35 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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There is nothing arbitrary about it. I know that on a normal night 200x is going to be about it. In the 10 inch, thats about a 6mm, in the 16 its a...
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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:35 pm
The 1X / 2X / 3X Magnification Protocol for eyepiece set selection

Last post by Don Pensack « Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:50 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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I like the magnifications a bit closer together with my 102mm as the magnifications pass 100x. I like 120x/150x/180x/210x as a goal so I can fight...
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Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:50 pm
A Guide to choosing eyepieces

Last post by Don Pensack « Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:40 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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An excellent common sense article. Math is not my strong point, but even I could follow your analysis. It is very easy to go down rabbit holes after...

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Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:40 pm
Optics Websites

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by mikemarotta » Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:00 pm

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I found this one:

Amateur Telescope Optics by Vladimir Sasek.

it seems all right and several or many others must be out there.
Any other leads?...

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Enjoy Mr. Suiter book when you get to read it. :)

Star Testing Astronomical Telescopes: A Manual for Evaluation and Adjustment by Harold Richard...

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Sun Jul 11, 2021 2:35 pm
The Barlow Lens ?

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by Frankskywatcher » Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:52 pm
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I’m posting this in the hopes of getting some insight about Barlow lenses.

I’m just really curious how often they are used,the results, price ranges...

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I will definitely check to see if the floater observation is real but rationally speaking, it can't be.

I find my Barlow convenient because it...
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Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:56 pm
10 inch SCT eyepieces

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Aug 25, 2024 4:46 pm
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by Mike Q » Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:06 pm

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So later in May i am being given a Meade 10 inch LX200 F10 SCT. It is an older scope that has had all the electronic replaced. It comes with a 2 inch...

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I thought i would update this a bit. The Q70s do a fine job in this scope. Do the better corrected eyepieces that i run in my dobs do better, yes...

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Sun Aug 25, 2024 4:46 pm
E 5.5/100

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by Mike Q » Sun Aug 18, 2024 8:03 pm

Ok who is running one of these eyepieces in a dob. Lets say 10 inches and up. Asking for a friend, because if i buy another eyepiece my wife will...

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Sun Aug 18, 2024 8:03 pm
14" Binocular!

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by DeanD » Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:35 am

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Hi all,
Just to let you know that my 14 binocular telescope is nearing completion after the components have been sitting in my shed for several...

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Congrats on the first light Dean and you have picked the right target for that! How high in power did you manage to go?

I was just using 26mm...

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Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:00 am
everything is complete, binoscope and tripod with head.

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:48 pm
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by messier 111 » Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:42 am

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everything is complete, binoscope and tripod with head.

I finally received my tripod with the head today.
tripod, Manfrotto 028 b.
Manfrotto 608...

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With ~3mm exit pupil and near max FOV you will likely use 18mm EPs most of the time anyway.

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Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:48 pm
fresh out of the box .

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by messier 111 » Thu Aug 01, 2024 1:23 am

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fresh out of the box ,
APM 82mm sd binos.
all i need is the tripod and its head to have a little fun.
I can't wait to see what satisfaction they can...

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Typically, the binocular scopes are collimated to be good up to ~1 mm exit pupil. For 80mm that would be ~80x.

I think 80 is already very good....

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Sun Aug 04, 2024 1:54 pm
Oberwerk 8x56 LWs?

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by pakarinen » Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:20 pm

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I have some astro cash in my pocket again, so I'm doing my usual kid in a candy shop routine - Ooooh! I could get that or I could that or I could get...

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I have the Oberwerk 11x70 which have apparently been discontinued. They are somewhat heavy but if I place my hands at the front end I can steady...

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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:03 pm
Innovative binocular stabilization

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by Nakedgun » Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:44 pm

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Revealed here:

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I using a set-up like this with all my binos (well, not my itty-bitty 25s) now. Works quite well for me.

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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:58 pm
Delite selection

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Tue Jul 30, 2024 7:11 pm
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by Caldwell 14 » Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:10 pm

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Hello folks

I own a Tele Vue 102 refractor and and have a small selection of eyepieces and try to keep it that way. My scope is 8.6fl and I...

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Cheers Dean. I went ahead and bought a Nagler zoom at the end of the season, a pre owned number in mint condition. I haven’t tried it yet, but the...

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Tue Jul 30, 2024 7:11 pm
I'm looking to buy a zoom .

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by messier 111 » Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:00 am
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hi all ,
I'm looking to buy a zoom lens for my new friend Lunt 80mm Solar MT.
several people tell me about the zoom, Baader Hyperion Universal Zoom...

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Baader Zoom, hands down.
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Last post by Caldwell 14
Tue Jul 30, 2024 3:15 pm
New Brandon eyepiece from Vernonscope

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:28 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:13 pm

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I should hopefully have mine in a few weeks :)

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The binoviewer first light happened long ago in 2006 :lol:
I may have some notes tucked away somewhere ;)

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:28 am
Evolution of Eyepieces .

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:13 pm
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by messier 111 » Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:31 am
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this is what the future eyepiece will look like ,

We cannot stop progress, but progress can stop us.

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Product Updates .
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Last post by messier 111
Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:13 pm
New Celestron Skymaster Pro 15x70mm binoculars

Last post by messier 111 « Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:30 pm
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by OzEclipse » Fri Jul 19, 2024 3:09 pm

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About 2 months ago, I was observing Comet Pons-Brookes. I compared the view through my beautiful SV BONY 10x42ED binoculars to the view through my...

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enjoy the new binos Joe , thx .

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Last post by messier 111
Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:30 pm
mini report of the zooms

Last post by messier 111 « Thu Jul 18, 2024 3:27 pm
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by messier 111 » Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:28 pm

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mini report on the zooms.
The following report is very summary.
I tested the Orion 7-21 zooms against the Hyperion clickstop Zoom 8/24 mm Mark IV...

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Good to hear! My experience matches yours. Baader Mark IV was clearly superior to a few less expensive zooms I have tried. Unfortunately, I tried but...

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Last post by messier 111
Thu Jul 18, 2024 3:27 pm
interview with Don Pensack.

Last post by DeanD « Mon May 27, 2024 5:16 am
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by messier 111 » Sun May 26, 2024 2:05 pm

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interview with Don Pensack .

I found this interview with one of our members, who in my opinion is a leader in eyepieces .
enjoy .

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Thanks for this. Some interesting comments! The only downside was that the interviewer kept interrupting before Don had finished answering the...

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Last post by DeanD
Mon May 27, 2024 5:16 am
My binoculars finally arrived

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu May 16, 2024 4:50 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Wed May 08, 2024 3:25 am

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A thank you to John for his recent review of his new Vortex Optics Diamondback 8x32 binoculars.
After a few Pms I ordered a set and they arrived a...

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These were purchased for use anywhere. Travelling, hiking, cycling, bird watching or a bit of stargazing.
Eventually I will get to replacing my old...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu May 16, 2024 4:50 am
How a lens creates an image

Last post by John Baars « Tue May 14, 2024 9:09 am
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by Nakedgun » Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:41 pm

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Quite revealing!

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Last post by John Baars
Tue May 14, 2024 9:09 am
ES 52° eyepiece series

Last post by Don Pensack « Sat May 04, 2024 3:55 pm
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by Nakedgun » Thu May 02, 2024 12:57 am

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Does anyone have experience with this line?

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This same question has been asked on CloudyNights.com and StargazersLounge.com recently.
There are a lot of reviews on-line, in threads with a lot of...

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Last post by Don Pensack
Sat May 04, 2024 3:55 pm
Eyerelief problem solved with eyecup-flattening on Vortex Diamond

Last post by helicon « Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:31 pm
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by John Baars » Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:09 am

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For biking trips here in the country, I like to have a small pair of binoculars around my neck. For enjoying the view every now and then and if...

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Interesting modification and a creative solution to the problem John. Nicely done.

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Last post by helicon
Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:31 pm
Astro-Tech EPs

Last post by Mike Q « Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:49 am
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by JayTee » Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:58 pm

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Has anyone tried any of the UWA EPs from Astro-Tech? I just stumbled across them today and became curious about their performance.

They can be found...

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The eye relief on the 7mm/100 is definitely tight. You have to get your eye right in there to see the whole FOV. Fortunately I am used to short eye...

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