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My personal eye catcher is from Baader Planetarium Stronghold Tangent Assembly. https://www.baader-planetarium.com/de/z ... eiger.html
At most I would use it for mounting finder scopes on my different refractors so a expensive tool.
So far I have managed to hold off on purchasing one but who knows what may happen tomorrow!
What are your accessories like this?
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EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
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Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
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Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Delos, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.
Solar: HA: Lunt 50mm single stack, W/L: Meade Herschel wedge.
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Well, it *is* pretty und kommtLady Fraktor wrote: ↑Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:43 pm There are many different bits available to astronomers but sometimes you can get caught in the I want but do I really need it scenario.
My personal eye catcher is from Baader Planetarium Stronghold Tangent Assembly. https://www.baader-planetarium.com/de/z ... eiger.html
Can't think of anything for my scopes proper, but I've been considering getting a pilot's kneeboard for trying some sketching. Probably easier than futzing with a clipboard.
Oh wait, maybe a zoom
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aber ich habe keine blauen teleskope, also würde ich wahrscheinlich das schwarze nehmen...pakarinen wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:53 pm
Well, it *is* pretty und kommt es in blau...
Can't think of anything for my scopes proper, but I've been considering getting a pilot's kneeboard for trying some sketching. Probably easier than futzing with a clipboard.
Oh wait, maybe a zoom EP for my 50mm. Never had a zoom, so it could be interesting.
I have held off buying one for a couple of years so I may be able to resist.
Get a binoviewer for the 50mm, then you can get 2 zooms!
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
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Over the last 6 months I have sold half of my telescopes so now down to only 6, also sold 75% of my eyepieces but still have 84...
One or both of us need a intervention.
I am told admitting you have a problem is the first step.
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
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I thought the first step to admit that you don't need but really want and that's OK!Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 5:08 pmOver the last 6 months I have sold half of my telescopes so now down to only 6, also sold 75% of my eyepieces but still have 84...
One or both of us need a intervention.
I am told admitting you have a problem is the first step.
Mounts: SW: SkyTee2, AzGTi; iOptron: AZMP; ES: Twilight I; Bresser: EXOS2; UA: MicroStar.
Binos: APM: 100-90 APO; Canon: IS 15x50; Orion: Binoviewer, LG II 15x70, WV 10x50, Nikon: AE 16x50, 10x50, 8x40.
EPs: Pentax: XWs & XFs; TeleVue: Delites, Delos, Panoptic & Plossls; ES: 68, 62; Vixen: SLVs; Baader: BCOs, Aspherics, Mark IV.
Diagonals: Baader: BBHS mirror, Zeiss Spec T2 prism, Clicklock dielectric; TeleVue: Evebrite dielectric; AltairAstro: 2" prism.
Filters: Lumicon: DeepSky, UHC, OIII, H-beta; Baader: Moon & SkyGlow, Contrast Booster, UHC-S, 6-color set; Astronomik: UHC.
Solar: HA: Lunt 50mm single stack, W/L: Meade Herschel wedge.
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Boy, you've got it bad. 84 eyepieces.......Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:08 am
. Bigzmey wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:57 am
. Do I need 8 scopes and 60 EPs to observe?
Over the last 6 months I have sold half of my telescopes so now down to only 6, also sold 75% of my eyepieces but still have 84...
One or both of us need a intervention.
I'll have to introduce you to my friend Phil.... large set of premium eyepieces selected to suit each of his 3 scopes. Plus a bino eyepiece set.
After 44 years, I probably have about 25 eyepieces.
I have 4 Naglers (31,17, 12, 7mm), 2 Denks(21mm, 14mm) , 2 Pentax XW (5mm,10mm).
These and a few other old eyepieces that I like (Unitron K40mm, Meade Or 25mm, 12mm, Konig 16mm, ES11mm 82 deg) are all I ever use.
I recently looked at my collect found a few midrange eyepieces that I want to sell since I have premium alternates and hardly ever use them.
Baader Hyperion 5mm 82 deg UWA
Meade Ser 4000 84 deg 4.7mm UWA
Explore Scientific 11mm 82 deg UWA
Nagler 12mm T1 82 deg UWA
A handful of others that came with small
Obviously, there is nothing I want but don't need. If I want it, clearly I need it
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Not sure if it counts as an accessory though
Handful of refractors, a pair of old binoculars, tin box full of plossls and orthos, couple of EQ mounts with some wooden legs
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At one point there were 34 complete telescope setups (telescope with mounts), 300+ eyepieces and way to many accessories.OzEclipse wrote: ↑Sat Aug 20, 2022 12:27 pmBoy, you've got it bad. 84 eyepieces.......Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:08 am
. Bigzmey wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:57 am
. Do I need 8 scopes and 60 EPs to observe?
Over the last 6 months I have sold half of my telescopes so now down to only 6, also sold 75% of my eyepieces but still have 84...
One or both of us need a intervention.
I'll have to introduce you to my friend Phil.... large set of premium eyepieces selected to suit each of his 3 scopes. Plus a bino eyepiece set.
Joe
I could have opened a shop!
With the current (ridiculous) prices for eyepieces in EU I have been selling a few more items which has paid for a couple of more items to fund further downsizing.
All of my
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
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This is why I like the new Coronado III series, a achromatic refractor with the filters external so you can use it as a solar telescope or as ajrkirkham wrote: ↑Sat Aug 20, 2022 1:27 pm I'm okay. I have enough to keep me busy and learning. If I were to splurge right now it might possibly be for a solar telescope. I find them interesting and I haven't spent much time focusing on the sun. I also find them a bit limiting. It is hard to make myself splurge that much on an item used to look at only one object.
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
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Just to choose ,I'd panic and faint.Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 6:06 pm At one point there were 34 complete telescope setups (telescope with mounts), 300+ eyepieces and way to many accessories.
GrabnGo on Alt/AZ : *SW Startravel 102 F/5 refractor( widefield, Sun, push-to), *OMC140 Maksutov F/14.3 ( planets).
Most used Eyepieces: *Panoptic 24, *Morpheus 14, *Leica ASPH zoom, *Zeiss barlow, *Pentax XO5.
Commonly used bino's : *Jena 10X50 , * Canon 10X30 IS, *Swarovski Habicht 7X42, * Celestron 15X70, *Kasai 2.3X40
Rijswijk Public Observatory: * Astro-Physics Starfire 130 f/8, * 6 inch Newton, * C9.25, * Meade 14 inch LX600 ACF, *Lunt.
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It is a nice option to have thoughJohn Baars wrote: ↑Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:39 pmemoi Stellar V (100x99).jpgLady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 6:06 pm At one point there were 34 complete telescope setups (telescope with mounts), 300+ eyepieces and way to many accessories.
Just to choose ,I'd panic and faint.
It was not to bad as the favorites were usually closest to the door. When we decided to re-locate there was a major purge!
Instead of having a large room my new storage space is 1 x 2 metres.
I still need to downsize the eyepiece collection though that requires a lot more thinking on what to let go.
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
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I'm pretty happy with the collection I have although perhaps should not have sold that Delos 14mm! Although I don't see the 120ST getting much more use personally I'll keep it for my daughters to use.
Accessories I want but not necessarily need.... I would really like a 1.25 prism diagonal - it's definitely not essential though I'm wondering if the glare issue I'm finding on bright objects is an issue with the 2" aluminium Televue diagonal - need to test further.
A 13mm Nagler T6 would be nice (to replace the 14mm Delos sold... Not absolutely necessary though since the jump from 17.3mm to 10mm is generally acceptable in all my scopes.
Starfield ED102 f/7; SW ED80; SW 120ST
EQ5 and AZ4 mounts
Eyepieces: TV Delos 17.3 & 10; Pentax XW 7 & 5; BCO 32,18,10; Fuyiyama Ortho 12.5; Vixen SLV 25.
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Sure would be pretty though ")
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Here you go
https://www.deepspaceproducts.com/categ ... ment-parts
Just check the ADM Accessories filter and all of the orange will come up
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
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The Starbase Orthos are receiving good reviews and you could purchase 2 14mm for the price of a single TeleVue plossl.davesellars wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:26 pm If anyone wants to "downsize" a pair of 12.5mm orthos or plossls for binoviewing my way it would be gratefully received!
I'm pretty happy with the collection I have although perhaps should not have sold that Delos 14mm! Although I don't see the 120ST getting much more use personally I'll keep it for my daughters to use.
Accessories I want but not necessarily need.... I would really like a 1.25 prism diagonal - it's definitely not essential though I'm wondering if the glare issue I'm finding on bright objects is an issue with the 2" aluminium Televue diagonal - need to test further.
A 13mm Nagler T6 would be nice (to replace the 14mm Delos sold... Not absolutely necessary though since the jump from 17.3mm to 10mm is generally acceptable in all my scopes.
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/takaha ... ieces.html
See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1000101)
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Agreed. I have a single set of the Starbase Orthos and if I didn't already have doubles of the BCOs I'd consider a 2nd set of the Starbase for binoviewing. I have an observing report using theme some where here....Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sat Aug 27, 2022 7:02 pmThe Starbase Orthos are receiving good reviews and you could purchase 2 14mm for the price of a single TeleVue plossl.davesellars wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:26 pm If anyone wants to "downsize" a pair of 12.5mm orthos or plossls for binoviewing my way it would be gratefully received!
I'm pretty happy with the collection I have although perhaps should not have sold that Delos 14mm! Although I don't see the 120ST getting much more use personally I'll keep it for my daughters to use.
Accessories I want but not necessarily need.... I would really like a 1.25 prism diagonal - it's definitely not essential though I'm wondering if the glare issue I'm finding on bright objects is an issue with the 2" aluminium Televue diagonal - need to test further.
A 13mm Nagler T6 would be nice (to replace the 14mm Delos sold... Not absolutely necessary though since the jump from 17.3mm to 10mm is generally acceptable in all my scopes.
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/takaha ... ieces.html
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