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Celestron Ultima 8x56
Celestron made in Japan Ultima 8x56 binoculars
I am always on the lookout for a great pair of astronomy binoculars to have as my companion when observing. I have tested a number of fine binoculars such as Carton 10x50, Orion Vista and ultrawide 10x50's, the Orion explorer 10X50 and even owned a S...
I am always on the lookout for a great pair of astronomy binoculars to have as my companion when observing. I have tested a number of fine binoculars such as Carton 10x50, Orion Vista and ultrawide 10x50's, the Orion explorer 10X50 and even owned a S...
Jan 10, 2007
Rigel Systems QuikFinder
Rigel Zero-Mag Finder - How did I ever get along without it?...
For many years now, I have been using the screws on the outside of my tube for alignment purposes in locating objects. It worked ok, but objects high up...at zenith, it gets rather awkward. If I'm going to be that close to the ground, I better be dru...
For many years now, I have been using the screws on the outside of my tube for alignment purposes in locating objects. It worked ok, but objects high up...at zenith, it gets rather awkward. If I'm going to be that close to the ground, I better be dru...
Jan 10, 2007
Cave Optical Super Chromed Deluxe - 10" f/6
Classic cave 10" telescope
As a youngster I would drool over the ads for the Beautiful Cave telescopes in the earliest editions of Astronomy Magazine. Of course they were out of my league at the time, but I never can forget how "awesome" they appeared in those ads. A few ye...
As a youngster I would drool over the ads for the Beautiful Cave telescopes in the earliest editions of Astronomy Magazine. Of course they were out of my league at the time, but I never can forget how "awesome" they appeared in those ads. A few ye...
Jan 9, 2007
Meade Series 4000 Ultra Wide Angle 14mm
Meade series 4000 14mm Ultrawide
Ok so I call it the hand grenade, thats about the size of this thing, and yeh it packs about as much ammo as one. I have a number of eyepieces, but this Meade 14mm Ultrawide is one of my most used eyepieces in my 22.5" dob and even my 12" SCT. Why, w...
Ok so I call it the hand grenade, thats about the size of this thing, and yeh it packs about as much ammo as one. I have a number of eyepieces, but this Meade 14mm Ultrawide is one of my most used eyepieces in my 22.5" dob and even my 12" SCT. Why, w...
Jan 8, 2007
Antares 812T
Antares 812GP OTA
Over 8 years ago I was bitten by the refractor bug when I obtained a Celestron 4" F/9.8 Synta refractor. The images I thought to myself were quite spectacular for a scope of this size. Yes it had limitations, as the image softened over 40 power per i...
Over 8 years ago I was bitten by the refractor bug when I obtained a Celestron 4" F/9.8 Synta refractor. The images I thought to myself were quite spectacular for a scope of this size. Yes it had limitations, as the image softened over 40 power per i...
Jan 8, 2007
Meade ETX-105AT/EC
Meade ETX-105AT
Very useful and easy to set up. Go-to function is excellent and level/north system allows for easy alignment. I frequently use it in remote areas, on DC power. It sets up and takes down easily. Planetary and lunar astrophotography is easily accompli...
Very useful and easy to set up. Go-to function is excellent and level/north system allows for easy alignment. I frequently use it in remote areas, on DC power. It sets up and takes down easily. Planetary and lunar astrophotography is easily accompli...
Jan 8, 2007
Orion 120ST 120mm f/5.0
What An Excellent Telescope!!
When wide Rich-Field views are your desire you will really like this telescope! The Orion 120ST (short tube) F/5 is an excellent grab-n-go telescope allowing you to enjoy gorgeous planetary, deep sky and cluster views. There is some chromatic effect ...
When wide Rich-Field views are your desire you will really like this telescope! The Orion 120ST (short tube) F/5 is an excellent grab-n-go telescope allowing you to enjoy gorgeous planetary, deep sky and cluster views. There is some chromatic effect ...
Jan 8, 2007
Antares 1.25" 3x Barlow Lens # UB3S
The Antares UB3S Achromatic Barlow
The Antares UB3S Barlow is a well constructed 3.15 inch (80mm) long 1.25 inch barlow. It has green coatings on its lenses with a higher level of reflection however than the GSO Barlows and says Japan on it. It requires about 5 mm out focus with my ...
The Antares UB3S Barlow is a well constructed 3.15 inch (80mm) long 1.25 inch barlow. It has green coatings on its lenses with a higher level of reflection however than the GSO Barlows and says Japan on it. It requires about 5 mm out focus with my ...
Jan 7, 2007
Miyauchi Bs-iB 20x77
Miyauchi, Bs-77ib
General purpose binoculars are an excellent way to scan the night sky. The Miyauchi Bs-77ib "Exceed" are a great 'next step' for sweeping star fields, viewing comets, and generally observing the night sky right side up. Hand held binoculars have a li...
General purpose binoculars are an excellent way to scan the night sky. The Miyauchi Bs-77ib "Exceed" are a great 'next step' for sweeping star fields, viewing comets, and generally observing the night sky right side up. Hand held binoculars have a li...
Jan 1, 2007
Carton Adlerblick Plossl 8mm
8mm Plössl by Carton
8mm Plössl by Carton ($20.00 USD) 1.25" Barrel, Full Multi-coated Supplier: Telescope Warehouse http://www.telescope-warehouse.com/ Great views, terrible Eye Relief! Recently I happened across a pair of 8mm Plössl by Carton. They're a great...
8mm Plössl by Carton ($20.00 USD) 1.25" Barrel, Full Multi-coated Supplier: Telescope Warehouse http://www.telescope-warehouse.com/ Great views, terrible Eye Relief! Recently I happened across a pair of 8mm Plössl by Carton. They're a great...
Dec 29, 2006
GSO 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece - 40mm
40mm GSO 1 ¼” Super Plössl
40mm GSO 1 ¼” Super Plössl This eyepiece is a pleasant surprise. While a 40mm Plössl in a 1.25" format will naturally be restricted by the 27mm filed stop, this eyepiece provides an excellent wide field view with minimal aberrations. The eyepi...
40mm GSO 1 ¼” Super Plössl This eyepiece is a pleasant surprise. While a 40mm Plössl in a 1.25" format will naturally be restricted by the 27mm filed stop, this eyepiece provides an excellent wide field view with minimal aberrations. The eyepi...
Dec 29, 2006
Canon 10x30 IS
Canon 10x30 IS II Binoculars
I'd heard a lot of positive comments about the Canon's Image Stabilizer binoculars, but was not convinced such a small aperture would be effective for astronomy. I have a couple pairs of larger binoculars but have found it difficult to hold high powe...
I'd heard a lot of positive comments about the Canon's Image Stabilizer binoculars, but was not convinced such a small aperture would be effective for astronomy. I have a couple pairs of larger binoculars but have found it difficult to hold high powe...
Dec 29, 2006
Burgess Optical Burgess/TMB Planetary 9mm
9mm Burgess Optical/TMB Planetary
The 9mm Burgess Optical/TMB Planetary eyepiece is well built, has good optics, and great lens coatings. The eyepiece has a twist-up eyecup as well as the standard rubber fold down eye guard which is a very nice feature. Both work very well. The barr...
The 9mm Burgess Optical/TMB Planetary eyepiece is well built, has good optics, and great lens coatings. The eyepiece has a twist-up eyecup as well as the standard rubber fold down eye guard which is a very nice feature. Both work very well. The barr...
Dec 29, 2006
GSO 2" Crayford Focuser for Refractors - Single Speed (with 86.4mm Telescope Adapter)
The GSO Crayford style single speed Focuser.
When I built my 10 inch dobsonian reflector I put in a 2 inch to 1.25 inch rack and pinion focuser. Problem was. the 1.25 adapter was too loose. Also, the eye pieces changed direction a small amount while racking in and out. This caused collimation...
When I built my 10 inch dobsonian reflector I put in a 2 inch to 1.25 inch rack and pinion focuser. Problem was. the 1.25 adapter was too loose. Also, the eye pieces changed direction a small amount while racking in and out. This caused collimation...
Dec 28, 2006
GSO 2" SuperView Eyepiece - 30mm
Another review of the 30mm Superview eyepiece.
Just wanted to add that the other review of this eyepiece is almost exactly the same as my own. The 30 mm does a little better on my 8" F/6 dob than in my F/5. It makes a good finder eyepiece and gives decent views to the edge with stars of low ma...
Just wanted to add that the other review of this eyepiece is almost exactly the same as my own. The 30 mm does a little better on my 8" F/6 dob than in my F/5. It makes a good finder eyepiece and gives decent views to the edge with stars of low ma...
Dec 28, 2006
Antares Elite Plossl (Ultima) 7.5mm
The 7.5mm Antares Elite plossl
The Antares Elite plossls are put in the same quality category as Televue plossls and Ultrascopic by many. In comparing this to an 8mm Televue, I gave a slight edge to the Televue on Jupiter but couldn't tell any difference on galaxies or nebula. ...
The Antares Elite plossls are put in the same quality category as Televue plossls and Ultrascopic by many. In comparing this to an 8mm Televue, I gave a slight edge to the Televue on Jupiter but couldn't tell any difference on galaxies or nebula. ...
Dec 28, 2006
Antares 1.25" Newtonian Laser Collimator with Side View
The Antares laser collimater
I already had a type of cheshire collimater for my newton (a type of black metal tube with a pinhole and a cut away diagonal) that did a fair job of collimating my F/6 dob. However, with an F/5 dob and especially he to check collimation at night I d...
I already had a type of cheshire collimater for my newton (a type of black metal tube with a pinhole and a cut away diagonal) that did a fair job of collimating my F/6 dob. However, with an F/5 dob and especially he to check collimation at night I d...
Dec 28, 2006
Antares W70 Series 19mm
The Antares 19 mm W-70 eyepiece
Like many, I was looking for an expansive wide field eyepiece. The W-70's really can feel that way. they offer wide fields and good eye relief and at a low price (Under $60 dollars with shipping if you look). I purchased mine on sale from Hand on...
Like many, I was looking for an expansive wide field eyepiece. The W-70's really can feel that way. they offer wide fields and good eye relief and at a low price (Under $60 dollars with shipping if you look). I purchased mine on sale from Hand on...
Dec 27, 2006
Antares W70 Series 8.6mm
The Antares 8.6mm W-70 eyepiece.
I was looking for an inexpensive short focal length eyepiece that gave expansive clear crisp views with enough eye relief so that my eyes would not freeze from it, in our northern Minnesota winters. This one is it for me! (note: in another review o...
I was looking for an inexpensive short focal length eyepiece that gave expansive clear crisp views with enough eye relief so that my eyes would not freeze from it, in our northern Minnesota winters. This one is it for me! (note: in another review o...
Dec 27, 2006
GSO 1.25" 2x "Shorty" Achromatic Barlow Lens # GS2BL
The GSO 1.25 inch 2X achromatic barlow.
I already had a fine Meade 2X "Telenagative" (barlow) in my case, so why get another 2x barlow? Well, because for only $25 you can get one that you can unscrew and fasten directly to your eyepieces and get somewhere like 1.6X to 1.8X. thus, you ge...
I already had a fine Meade 2X "Telenagative" (barlow) in my case, so why get another 2x barlow? Well, because for only $25 you can get one that you can unscrew and fasten directly to your eyepieces and get somewhere like 1.6X to 1.8X. thus, you ge...
Dec 27, 2006
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