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19mm Panoptic X2 or ortho 9mm?

Started by davyjo314, 05/14/2005 11:19PM
Posted 05/14/2005 11:19PM Opening Post
Hello all,
I was thinking, I know it is very dangerous to do that, about higher magnification with my C8 f10...
I currently have a 19mm Panoptic that I use with a 2X Televue Barlow for magnification of 210. This is usually too high for decent viewing, but I have seen some quite nice planetary views with this combination.

My question....would I be happier, or more satisfied with a 9mm ortho or some other less than $150 eyepiece?

While I swore that I'd never spend more on one eyepiece than I did on my first scope, I have since bought a 19mm Pan, a Pentax 40XL($150!) and just traded my first scope for a UA 32mm 2" Konig.

Perhaps I should just get some counseling...
Posted 05/14/2005 11:46PM #1
I think that you would enjoy a 9mm Ortho or 10mm Ultrascopic. The 9mm Ortho is quite nice with workable eye relief though not generous. The cost is minimal and the performance is good.

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