I have had a C-14 since 1977 when I bought it new. I have never purchased a focal reducer for it. I am wondering if anyone produces a descent focal reducer/field flattener which utilizes the full light cone produced by the C-14? The Celestron and Meade focal reducers appear too small and, I would think, cause vignetting in the bigger scopes.
Focal Reducers
Started by [email protected], 12/31/2010 03:09AM
Posted 12/31/2010 03:09AM
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Posted 12/31/2010 09:43PM
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Charles,
I have a C14 and the only thing that works is the Lumicon Giant Focal Reducer. This comes as a stand-alone and as the Giant Easy Guider (the only difference is that the guider has the side tube and prism). This provides two choices of reduction (via a moveable lens element).
Problem is -- these are only available on the used market, so you have to pick one up here. If you post a wanted ad, you could probably pick one up for 150 or so.
Peter
I have a C14 and the only thing that works is the Lumicon Giant Focal Reducer. This comes as a stand-alone and as the Giant Easy Guider (the only difference is that the guider has the side tube and prism). This provides two choices of reduction (via a moveable lens element).
Problem is -- these are only available on the used market, so you have to pick one up here. If you post a wanted ad, you could probably pick one up for 150 or so.
Peter
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