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19mm Pan vs 18mm Radian

Started by Sean Cunneen, 12/13/2007 05:16PM
Posted 12/13/2007 05:16PM Opening Post
I'd like to take advantage of the sale before x-mas and I cannot decide between these two. Is the only difference eye relief/field of view? I am mostly concerned with sharp flat fields and bright/high contrast images, I am leaning towards the Radian. I like mostly bright Messier Objects and planets, as I live in the City. I have a 4"f/10 refractor and an 8" f6 reflector, any help would be appreciated!

Sean Cunneen
ATM
8" f12 D&G Refractor among others
Posted 12/13/2007 07:26PM #1
I'd go for the pan because of its wider field but either one would be a good choice. I think the 20mm of eye relief on the radian is overkill, unless you wear glasses.
Posted 12/13/2007 08:08PM | Edited 12/13/2007 08:09PM #2
I have the 19mm Pan and 12mm Radian and find them both to be very useful eyepieces. My guess is that you would be happy with either the Pan or the Radian. Personally I would go for the wider FOV of the Panoptic, but then I have always had thoughts about owning a 20mm Nagler.
Posted 12/14/2007 01:12AM #3
Great! Thanks for everyone's input, I appreciate it!
Sean

Sean Cunneen
ATM
8" f12 D&G Refractor among others