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New diagonal, 1 1/4" or 2" ?

Started by [email protected], 07/02/2008 11:40PM
Posted 07/02/2008 11:40PM Opening Post
Hiya folks, wanted to get some input here. Im thinking of grabbing a new diagonal for my 8" SCT. I only have 1 1/4 eyepieces currently. My question is, is there any reason i wouldn't buy a 2" diagonal instead of an 1 1/4" one? Seeing as how they come with the adaptor for the smaller eyepieces, i figured the 2" would be the better option, but i feel like i'm missing something here. Any help would be great. Thanks!

Kevin
Posted 07/03/2008 01:21AM #1
Your not missing anything. Go with a two inch diagonal. You can use your 1.25 EPs and when you get a 2" EP for widefield work you'll be set.

Scott Busby
A.K.A. Reconair

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