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April 19, 2003 08:02 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

XT,XL OR DSH?

I think I have decided to buy a 8" dob reflector, now I just need help with which brand to get. Here are the ones I have narrowed it down to:

Orion xt8 ...seems to be the most popular of all..449+shipping. 1 year warranty

Hand on Optics XL8..I talked to guy there and he claims it to be superior to the orion with a better price..449 incl shipping +barlow ,laser collimator, upgrade eyepieces included.2 year warranty

Hardin Optics DSH8...They also claim to be better quality than the Orion and have a great price right now 299+shipp..
just havent seen any reviews on any sights on this one.
1 yr warranty.

which one would you buy? and what eyepieces to go with it?

thanks alot

May 1, 2003 03:42 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

what does triplet mean?

Posted By Brian Fussell

what does triplet achromat mean? and is that a good thing vrs doublet or whatever is standard on a refractor?

May 9, 2003 07:40 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

8 OR 10" DOB??

Posted By Brian Fussell

Which will be better for planets and globs a 8" f/6 or a 10" f/5 dobsonian? or is thier not much of a difference?
thx
Brian

May 13, 2003 06:26 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

spider vanes??

Posted By Brian Fussell

I read on cloudy nights an article on curved spider vanes vrs regular 4 vane setup on newts. My question is does anyone know who sells them(like a website) or if they are better like the article claims?
thx
Brian

May 19, 2003 07:42 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

90 mm f/10 decent?

Posted By Brian Fussell

I have a 10" dob but am lookin for a smaller refractor for planets and the moon. Would the orion 90mm f/10 be a decent choice or would it not be any better than my dob for the planets? Orion has got it on sale for $249
thx
Brian

October 10, 2003 03:55 PM Forum: Eyepieces

cleaning ep help

Posted By Brian Fussell

I was hoping some one could give me some advise on cleaning eps? I have a few that are a little dusty on the underside of the glass (especially my 30mm),I have a cleaning cloth from orion that I bought is that safe to use?
thx
Brian

December 8, 2004 11:59 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

uhc filters

Posted By Brian Fussell

I want to buy a narrowband uhc filter for my 10" dob. Can someone tell ouf these three brands which one is the best?
1. Lumicon UHC
2. Orion Ultrablock
3. Astronomik UHC
thx
Brian

January 23, 2005 07:07 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

what type of focuser should i get??

Posted By Brian Fussell

Hi, I have a 2yr old hardin 10" dob. The focuser is my main problem now and would like to get a new one(under 100 bucks). Is a helical style good or stick with an upgrade of the type I have? most of my problem is there is alot of play in the 1.25 adapter after i tighten the set screw( because of that i never know if it is collimated correctly). anyway any info would be appreciated.
thx
Brian

April 29, 2005 08:36 PM Forum: Eyepieces

do mine! do mine!

Posted By Brian Fussell

I am also a newbi, I have a hardin 10" dob and saw the good advise jack got on his ep collection, and was hoping I also could get some.
I do not wear eyeglasses.
I observe planets ,globs galaxies,nebulas,moon...basically eveything up there..
heres what I got..

40mm orion optilux (not good in this scope)
30mm celestron ultima
25mm astrola plossel
18 mm uo hd ortho
15mm televue plossel
12.5 ultima
9mm astrola plossel
7mm uo ortho
orion shorty plus barlow

I would like to narrow it down to 3 to 5 decent eps and a barlow (all 1.25).

what should I keep and get rid of?
thx
Brian

May 27, 2006 03:52 PM Forum: Eyepieces

30xw

Posted By Brian Fussell

I have a 34 Siebert observatory ep now and like it alot, but I think I still need something with a smaller exit pupil. I have a 10" f/5 Gso Dob. Any impressions on the 30 xw as an alternative? I was also considering a 26 t5 as well. Any 30xw owners out there have any comment on this ep?
thx
Brian

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XT,XL OR DSH?

what does triplet mean?

8 OR 10" DOB??

spider vanes??

90 mm f/10 decent?

cleaning ep help

uhc filters

what type of focuser should i get??

do mine! do mine!

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