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Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:43 pm
by Bigzmey
A set of Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EPs came out for sale on Astromart. I almost pulled the trigger on it, but I already have too many sets of nice EPs and not enough time to enjoy it.
https://astromart.com/classifieds/astro ... f-8-471139
Still looks very tempting. I ... must ... resist.
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:42 pm
by notFritzArgelander
As shall I.....
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 3:03 am
by bladekeeper
Tempting but I can see cloud bellies just fine without a scope.
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 3:09 am
by notFritzArgelander
bladekeeper wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2020 3:03 am
Tempting but I can see cloud bellies just fine without a scope.
I have a complete range of focal lengths variously branded. I'm happy with that. Now if someone was selling a complete set branded Takahashi for less money than Zeus has, I might take greater notice. They are great performers.
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:48 am
by Lady Fraktor
Bigzmey there is NO such thing as to many eyepieces
Definitely not a set you see for sale often.
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:56 am
by notFritzArgelander
Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:48 am
Bigzmey there is such thing as to many eyepieces
Definitely not a set you see for sale often.
Am I reading this post correctly?
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:40 am
by Lady Fraktor
notFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:56 am
Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:48 am
Bigzmey there is such thing as to many eyepieces
Definitely not a set you see for sale often.
Am I reading this post correctly?
No that was an early morning oops...
Fixed now!
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:45 pm
by j.gardavsky
Hello Andrey,
I am somehow not a big fan of the Zeiss Astroplan design cloned by Masuyama and then made cheaper by others.
What I have added to my arsenal in 2019, this have been Abbe orthos for the focus lengths I believe to need.
Best,
JG
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:18 pm
by Bigzmey
I have a set of high transmittance TV Plossls smoothies I am very happy with in my main
EP case.
If I get this Ultima set then either I have to kick TV smoothies out of the
EP case, or stick Ultima set into the sock drawer. Both are not happy scenarios. This is what stopping me for now.
But if the price goes lower, who knows...
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:39 pm
by Lady Fraktor
Did I hear second eyepiece case??
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:55 pm
by notFritzArgelander
Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:39 pm
Did I hear second eyepiece case??
Clearly the voice of reason!
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:04 am
by Bigzmey
Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:39 pm
Did I hear second eyepiece case??
How about three?
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:06 am
by Bigzmey
Orion set just came out at even low price. What's up with that?!
https://www.cloudynights.com/classified ... piece-set/
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:17 am
by JayTee
I'm beginning to think that EPs to you are like shoes to Emelda Marcos! You just can't have too many!
Intemperately,
JT
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:47 am
by Lady Fraktor
Bigzmey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:04 am
Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:39 pm
Did I hear second eyepiece case??
EP cases.jpg
How about three?
Your getting there!
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:00 am
by notFritzArgelander
Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:47 am
Bigzmey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:04 am
Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:39 pm
Did I hear second eyepiece case??
EP cases.jpg
How about three?
Your getting there!
Yep, almost half as many as I have. From where I'm sitting I can see 6 and I know there are a couple more around and about.
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:08 am
by Lady Fraktor
There are 4 full size and 1 -3/4 size beside the computer desk and a stack of them in the other room.... its an addiction....
It is even worse when you find places that can make eyepieces for you!
Re: Celestron Ultima/Pseudo Masuyama EP set
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:56 pm
by Bigzmey
JayTee wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:17 am
I'm beginning to think that EPs to you are like shoes to Emelda Marcos! You just can't have too many!
Intemperately,
JT
I thought that's normal, no?