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Baader Planetarium Hyperion-Aspheric 36mm

Started by 45/70, 09/11/2008 05:16PM
Posted 09/11/2008 05:16PM Opening Post
Anyone have any experience with these, or the 31mm for that matter? I'm looking for an alternative to my 40mm UO MK-70. It's light transmission is outstanding, but I'd like something that has better edge performance at f/8 or so, with an AFOV of 68-72 degrees.

Also, I need an eyepiece with similar weight, as I am using medium f/ refractors and the UO is about the limit. Most of my EP's are about a pound, but I can go 4 ounces either way.

The 36 is the one I'm after, but I can't really find much user info on these. Any hands on observations of either, would be greatly appreciated.

Dave