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Last post Re: Astrotech PF EPs?
by Bigzmey View the latest post
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:31 pm
Binoculars
Discuss binoculars.
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by Frankskywatcher View the latest post
Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:21 am
General Optics
Discussion of optical systems and their characteristics.
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by Lady Fraktor View the latest post
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:27 pm

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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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Last post by Bigzmey
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
Optics Websites

Last post by Don Pensack « Sun Jul 11, 2021 2:35 pm
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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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Last post by Don Pensack
Sun Jul 11, 2021 2:35 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
Correcting coma in my 102 f/5 Startravel

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:27 pm
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by John Baars » Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:04 pm

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In my review I wrote about some flaws in my new 102mm f/5 Startravel.

Near focus the Poisson point was found to be not exactly in the center, but...

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I was trying to fix a situation of over corrected with spherical chromatism and lateral colour.
Checked wedge, spacing, lens centering, orientation...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:27 pm
Which binoculars do you use most for astronomy?

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:21 am
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by John Baars » Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:26 pm
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A common wisdom is the saying that the best telescope is the one you use most.
I think that goes for binoculars as well.
Over the years I collected...

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Using an old pair of 7X50 to find star cluster then observe them thru my DOB .
I would like to someday obtain a pair of 10X50 but the price of fully...
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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:21 am
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
The Barlow Lens ?

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:50 pm
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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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Hello Frank. It was my pleasure to send you that fine Barlow lens and I hope that you will have many great views and observing sessions using it with...
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Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:50 pm
Optical Reports

Last post by John Baars « Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:12 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:07 pm

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I was looking around a different astro site when I read a conversation about someone not being able to get a Zygo report for his refractor so was no...

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I agree with Lady Fraktor. One should learn to do his/her own testing if necessary. Most of the time it isn't, one can recognize quality when one...

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Last post by John Baars
Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:12 pm
Zoom EP questions

Last post by messier 111 « Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:07 am
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by Ylem » Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:47 pm

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I have been thinking about snagging one for both solar and vacation use.
What I don't really like about them is it seems FOV Increases with higher...

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hi jeff ,
here is the one I use with my televue 85 .

I like the eye relief and the field of view.
for the price it is very good.
I use it to see the...

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Last post by messier 111
Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:07 am
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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Last post by LDW47
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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Last post by LDW47
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
Is this ruined?

Last post by Frazman « Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:48 pm
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by Frazman » Thu Dec 29, 2022 12:23 am

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Years ago I found this 102/600 lens for sale and bought it for a project scope, cutting down a 102/1000...

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Weather has been sporadic and on the somewhat clear nights Luna has been in the way.

The one night I was able to get out just a short while I saw...

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Last post by Frazman
Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:48 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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Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:56 pm

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