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Re: Filter holder

Started by web0178230, 05/31/2005 12:20AM
Posted 05/31/2005 12:20AM Opening Post
Hi Hugh!
A filter slide or something like this might work. A slide, or swing in my case, allows the filter to be in or out for any or all EPs. Doing one of these in a 6" scope might be tough though.
Bill

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Posted 05/31/2005 01:27AM #1
Hugh,
If the scope has a 2" focuser and you use 1-1/4" eyepieces you can use a 2" to 1-1/4" adapter that is threaded for 2" filters. Just be cautious using long barrel barlows. Of course this doesn't help if you already have a bunch of 1-1/4" filters.
Bob

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