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Barlow lens question

Started by aloha, 09/12/2005 02:45AM
Posted 09/12/2005 02:45AM | Edited 09/12/2005 02:45AM Opening Post
Hi,

I will try some Toucam imaging on planets with a C11. I figured I will need a 3x or 4x barlow lens. Is there any good ones for this purpose and reasonably priced? How about Meade series 5000 3x? Is there any barlow lens with variable power (for different planets)?

Thanks!

Wei-Hao

Wei-Hao Wang
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Posted 09/12/2005 02:38PM #1
I use the Televue 3x barlow with my Mewlon. It works quite nice and would give a decent scale in a C11. You can also use extension tubes with the 3x to add focal length when seeing permits. The 4x Powermate is an awesome "barlow" also but lots more expensive.

Paul

Paul Maxson
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Celestron C14, Mewlon 250, Orion EON120, ASI120MM, Flea3.
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