Am I looking for some additional eyepieces? The question is what do I need/want? I currently own a 16" Dob F4.5, Mewlon 210, FS-102, SV80. Mounts are a DM-6 and a Tak EM-200. My eyepieces see multi-duty in the various scopes so versitility is also key. I currently own Nag 31,22,17,12,9. My first thoughts are for a Nag 3-6 zoom for the higher power stuff in the refractors. I also plan on purchasing a Binoviewer and a set of (19 Panoptics) or not to use with it. Ok now tell me where I need to fill in and with what? I am not stuck on the Televue brand its just I know what I get with them and tend to stick with what I know.
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Started by dhutcheson, 05/12/2008 03:34PM
Posted 05/12/2008 03:34PM
Opening Post
Posted 05/12/2008 05:04PM
#1
Hi Dennis,
You could buy a set of Planetary EPs 2.5-3.2-4-5-7-8-9mm from Teton Telescopes for $420
http://www.tetontelescope.com/index.php?cPath=23_56_67
You could leave off the 9mm I guess and then it would be $360. This would give you all the high power you could ever want with performance very close to a set of Radians.
The TV 3-6mm would also be nice, but not quite as much choice in f/l.
You could buy a set of Planetary EPs 2.5-3.2-4-5-7-8-9mm from Teton Telescopes for $420
http://www.tetontelescope.com/index.php?cPath=23_56_67
You could leave off the 9mm I guess and then it would be $360. This would give you all the high power you could ever want with performance very close to a set of Radians.
The TV 3-6mm would also be nice, but not quite as much choice in f/l.
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Posted 05/13/2008 02:57AM
#2
Hmm. Lots of options there, Dennis!
Looks like you've got the low and mid powers very well covered.
Assuming your 9mm is also a T6, you might try a 7mm or 5mm.
Not a bad idea trying out the 3-6mm zoom either.
Very nice for planetary and double stars, etc.
Less FOV than you're accustomed to, but great images, and very convenient.
Dave mentioned the Pentax XL's, and I'll second that too.
You could try out the 5.2mm, and add the 7mm and 10.5mm later, if you like it.
Whatever you want to try, you'll find in the classifieds,
and if it's not to your liking, you're not out much if you resell.
Or you can just collect them all! 8)
Linton
Looks like you've got the low and mid powers very well covered.
Assuming your 9mm is also a T6, you might try a 7mm or 5mm.
Not a bad idea trying out the 3-6mm zoom either.
Very nice for planetary and double stars, etc.
Less FOV than you're accustomed to, but great images, and very convenient.
Dave mentioned the Pentax XL's, and I'll second that too.
You could try out the 5.2mm, and add the 7mm and 10.5mm later, if you like it.
Whatever you want to try, you'll find in the classifieds,
and if it's not to your liking, you're not out much if you resell.
Or you can just collect them all! 8)
Linton
Posted 05/13/2008 10:18PM
#3
Dennis
Dob:
Try a Nag T6 13-11-7 + a TV 2x Barlow for Parfocal barlowing. The T6 are also good for binoviewing.
Taks:
Get a Tak or Tec eyepiece turret and a complete set of Tak LE's, then use your favorite 5 ep's per session. I have tried this turret at several star parties and its very nice. Wish it were mine.
Here is a photo of a TAK turret with the TMB monos.
Dob:
Try a Nag T6 13-11-7 + a TV 2x Barlow for Parfocal barlowing. The T6 are also good for binoviewing.
Taks:
Get a Tak or Tec eyepiece turret and a complete set of Tak LE's, then use your favorite 5 ep's per session. I have tried this turret at several star parties and its very nice. Wish it were mine.
Here is a photo of a TAK turret with the TMB monos.
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