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Whats a good high mag EP for a 1278?

Started by jerome hayes, 10/08/2004 01:25AM
Posted 10/08/2004 01:25AM Opening Post
I just purchased a Burgess 1278 with a set of SWA EP's but need a high mag EP. How much power can it deliver for saturn and jupiter? Would the Nagler 3-6 zoom be useful? Any suggestions appreciated
Posted 10/08/2004 04:38AM #1
Hi Jerome. When conditions allow, I push my 1278 to over 333x. That's the highest power EP/Barlow combination I have at the moment (6mm EP with 2x Barlow). I don't get too many nights that conditions support this except in the winter. I'll bet the Nagler zoom would be quite useful with the 1278... (Scott)