What's the most Magnification you've used on the mPosted By Brian Palmer |
With decent clarity that is...just for kicks.
Posts Made By: Brian Palmer
August 28, 2006 11:23 PM
Forum:
Solar System Observing
September 5, 2006 08:33 PM
Forum:
Equipment Talk
Meade Ultrawide vs. NaglerPosted By Brian Palmer |
Is it worth the extra buck for a nagler?
The 31mm Nagler is almost as much as a set of 3 Meades
One 30MM, 18 mm and 6.7mm
http://telescopes.com/products/meade-series-5000-ultrawide-set-6-7mm-18mm-30mm-wcase-42709.html
The 31mm Nagler is almost as much as a set of 3 Meades
One 30MM, 18 mm and 6.7mm
http://telescopes.com/products/meade-series-5000-ultrawide-set-6-7mm-18mm-30mm-wcase-42709.html
September 6, 2006 12:53 AM
Forum:
Eyepieces
Meade UWA vs. NaglerPosted By Brian Palmer |
Ok looks like they deleted my post because of a link to competition I suppose.
Is it worth the extra buck for 1 Nagler 31 mm when you can buy the meade set for $750. One 30 mm UWA , 18mm, and 6.7 mm?
http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?pid=10059
Is it worth the extra buck for 1 Nagler 31 mm when you can buy the meade set for $750. One 30 mm UWA , 18mm, and 6.7 mm?
http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?pid=10059
February 22, 2008 02:22 AM
Forum:
Astro Binoculars
Miyauchi 22x71 "Saturn II" NBA-71 BinocularPosted By Brian Palmer |
Anyone ever use these binoculars?
Just looking for opinions.
Just looking for opinions.
March 11, 2008 02:35 AM
Forum:
Refractors
Straight through viewing.Posted By Brian Palmer |
Well, I haven't been into Astronomy for a couple of years now. I got rid of all my equipment a couple of years ago. Recently I got the bug to get back into it. I ordered a Meade LXD75 6" refractor, and a WO binoviewer. As usual I get a little carried away when I start wanting things for a new hobby. I buy things that I haven't tried out but, sound good in the reviews. It's half the fun for me.
I'm going to try out some binoviewing this time round. Some of my viewing will be looking around the valley at stuff. I've read in a couple of places that you can do "straight through" viewing with no diagonal. Straight through seems like it would be comfortable while sitting or standing while looking straight ahead.
Anyone ever use the ole straight through method?
I'm going to try out some binoviewing this time round. Some of my viewing will be looking around the valley at stuff. I've read in a couple of places that you can do "straight through" viewing with no diagonal. Straight through seems like it would be comfortable while sitting or standing while looking straight ahead.
Anyone ever use the ole straight through method?
July 19, 2008 03:12 AM
Forum:
Eyepieces
Does anyone know how to stop monitoring a forum?Posted By Brian Palmer |
I only see the monitor option. I want to stop receiving emails.
August 23, 2006 05:35 PM
Forum:
Equipment Talk
What you see in which scope (size type, etc)Posted By Brian Palmer |
Can you guys see any color?
BTW-I'm shopping for a scope so I thought this post was exactly what I was looking for going under the "equiptment talk " category.
BTW-I'm shopping for a scope so I thought this post was exactly what I was looking for going under the "equiptment talk " category.
March 7, 2008 04:46 PM
Forum:
Eyepieces
TeleVue Eyepiece CollectionPosted By Brian Palmer |
I've never looked through a Televue eyepiece. I'm curious just how good they are. I noticed a couple of you listed the 11mm vs. the 12 mm. I would have thought a 2" eyepiece would let more light through with the 2" 1-1/4 12mm. How much difference is there?
Also I was considering buying the Meade series 5000 UWA kit that includes the 30mm , 18mm, and 6.7 mm for $749 with a nice form fitted case.
From reveiws I've read most people can't tell too much difference althought the price difference is huge.
Opinions?
Also I was considering buying the Meade series 5000 UWA kit that includes the 30mm , 18mm, and 6.7 mm for $749 with a nice form fitted case.
From reveiws I've read most people can't tell too much difference althought the price difference is huge.
Opinions?
March 11, 2008 02:47 AM
Forum:
Refractors
Straight through viewing.Posted By Brian Palmer |
Oh yeah, The thing I'm wondering the most is will it focus? Seems like it will need some sort of extension tube.
May 6, 2008 03:24 AM
Forum:
Equipment Talk
Will an 180mm Mak be and upgrade to 8" SCT in imagPosted By Brian Palmer |
I just got the Orion 180mm. I've had a 12" Meade LX200 that was great for deep space. My Meade AR-6 would blow away the 12" on planets , except Mars. I would get Diffraction spikes on Mars and the brightest stars in the AR-6. As expected the 12" would have far better views of nebula, and clusters, galaxies.
I haven't had the 180 out observing the sky yet but, just looking around at terrestial the Orion is blowing them both away. I would expect the Orion will blow away Your Celestron on planets. I live in Dallas so I don't think the cool down issues will be as big a deal as for someone up North. We will see ... I can't wait to get this thing out. I'll let you know.
I haven't had the 180 out observing the sky yet but, just looking around at terrestial the Orion is blowing them both away. I would expect the Orion will blow away Your Celestron on planets. I live in Dallas so I don't think the cool down issues will be as big a deal as for someone up North. We will see ... I can't wait to get this thing out. I'll let you know.
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