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Started by Melnmarn, 03/27/2005 05:32PM
Posted 03/27/2005 05:32PM | Edited 03/27/2005 06:12PM Opening Post
I am looking for some insight into Illuminated reticles.
I currently have a 12mm MA Meade illuminated reticle that I am unhappy with. I would like to get a new one, but want to get something I will use for a long time.
I have used the Meade 9mm Plossl but was unable to get it to center.
Here is a list of the ones I could find on the internet.

Rigel PulsGuide with 12mm Crosshair Eyepiece with illuminator
Orion 5mm Ultrascopic™ Illuminated Reticle Eyepiece
Antares 1.25" 10mm Plossl illuminated reticle
Antares 1.25" 12mm Kellner illuminated reticle
Vixen Illuminated Guiding Adapter GA-4 (1-1/4")
(this one is nice, and allows me to use my own eyepieces, but man is it spendy)

Anyone have any opinions on any of these or any other reticles?

Thanks

[COLOR="Blue"]Wayne[/COLOR] 8O
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Posted 03/28/2005 03:40AM #1
I own the older version of the Vixen, the GA-3, and am very happy with it. Got it used for a very good price. The rotatable and x-y adjustable reticle make capturing a guide star a breeze and the ability to use an eyepiece with comfortable eye relief is a plus.
Bare in mind I have no experience with any others.
Bob

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Posted 03/28/2005 02:14PM | Edited 03/28/2005 02:17PM #2
Wayne,

University Optics has a 12mm kellner and a 10mm plossl Illuminated Eyepiece.
Orion has also, besides the 5mm Ultrascopic, a 12.5mm plossl one.
Celestron has also a 10mm plossl, in which the illuminator is optional.

Enough Illuminated eyepieces to drive somebody crazy! wink

I would probably give the Celestron 12.5mm a shot, looks like a very nice eyepiece... too bad it is not adjustable.


Take care, and good luck! 8)

Ivan Gastaldo 8)
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