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2 inch Visual Back for 8" SCT

Started by Debbie, 01/14/2003 02:19AM
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Posted 01/14/2003 02:19AM Opening Post
Debbie Whitaker
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I have an 85' Celestron SCT with a 1 1/4 visual back. I'd like to use a 2 inch diagonal with it so I can use my Nagler and Panoptic eyepieces. Can I get a 2 inch visual back for my 8" SCT and if so where do I get it? I've checked the ATWB website but didn't find anything.

Thanks,

Debbie
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Posted 01/14/2003 02:24AM #1
Vladimir Sacek
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Telescope Warehouse have it for $20, and Astro Physics for ~$40.
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Posted 01/15/2003 03:12AM #2
John Roehrig
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Debbie,

Anacortes sells a Televue adapter for SCTs for $45.00. This screws onto the back of the scope and accepts standard "refractor-type" diagonals. I have one and it works well. You can also buy from Meade or Celestron a 2" SCT diagonal that screws right on the back of the scope. I'm sure that Anacortes has these as well. Since I don't know your type of mount, you must be sure that the "adapter-diagonal" set-up will clear the base at zenith. This is usually not a problem with the screw-on SCT dedicated diagonals.

John
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