Image of the day

Captured by
Byron Davies

M-52, NGC-7635, SH2-157, SH2-158, SH2-159, SH2-161, NGC-7510

My Account

New to Astromart?

Register an account...

Need Help?

Dielectric Diagonals

Started by Big Al, 06/13/2005 02:09PM
Posted 06/13/2005 02:09PM Opening Post
Just had my first session my new WO dielectric SCT diagonal and all I can say is WOW!!! Not only did I not know what I've been missing, but these diagonals are real easy on the eyes as well.
Using a Russian built 5" Mak-Cass at 140x, Jupiter showed real contrast and detail in both hemishperes, even with less than ideal skies.
What an edge this piece of gear has provided me, it is well worth the bucks. And all this time I've used my funds for 'designer' EPs, when I should have concentrated more funds on the diagonal.
This has been an eye-opening experience.
Big Al

Alan Koff
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 8)

XT10i & StarBlast 6 w/ VersaGo II Mount w/ Steel Legs
Oberwerk 15x70, 25x70
Siebert Optics 5.0,5.4 & 7.5 Starsplitters and 10,15 & 22.5 Ultras and 26 Performance
TMB Planetary II 3.2 & 4
Always shopping for more!



Xpert skier and spearfishing------>
Posted 06/13/2005 02:11PM #1
Alan, what diagonal were you using previously?

Clear skies! wink

Ivan Gastaldo 8)
Coconut Creek, FL

Ivan's Observatory
Lat 26N 16' 48" Long 80W 10' 48"
[COLOR="Red"]Personal Website:[/COLOR] http://www.ivangastaldo.com

CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky - Moderator
I like to complain about everything - Moderator