Looking for Feedback on a 5mm UltrascopicPosted By Peter Bilotta |
After nearly putting my eye out this past weekend while viewing Saturn through my 5mm and 6mm orthos, I've finally resolved myself to the fact that I need a high-power eyepiece with longer eye relief.
I observe primarily with a 6" f/5 reflector and need some feedback on modestly priced ($100 and under) options for planetary viewing. Much as I know the Televue radians are superior, they are far too rich for my budget.
Does anyone have any experience or feedback with the 5mm Ultrascopic (sold by Orion and Antares)? This is the 7-element model with the built-in barlow. Any other suggestions that might meet my need for a modestly priced (under $100) high power, sharp, high contrast eyepiece in the 5mm range with longer eye relief? Thanks!
I observe primarily with a 6" f/5 reflector and need some feedback on modestly priced ($100 and under) options for planetary viewing. Much as I know the Televue radians are superior, they are far too rich for my budget.
Does anyone have any experience or feedback with the 5mm Ultrascopic (sold by Orion and Antares)? This is the 7-element model with the built-in barlow. Any other suggestions that might meet my need for a modestly priced (under $100) high power, sharp, high contrast eyepiece in the 5mm range with longer eye relief? Thanks!