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Burgess Optical Burgess/TMB Planetary 6mm
BO/TMB 6mm Planetary, Original with new retaining ring
First thing you need to do with this eyepiece is install the new micro baffled retaining ring that's delivered with the eyepiece. This eyepiece has no astigmatism. Eye-relief is about 14mm as stated by Burgess. The adjustable eye guard works well and...
First thing you need to do with this eyepiece is install the new micro baffled retaining ring that's delivered with the eyepiece. This eyepiece has no astigmatism. Eye-relief is about 14mm as stated by Burgess. The adjustable eye guard works well and...
Dec 26, 2006
Agena 1.25" Wide Angle (WA) Eyepiece - 12mm
The WA 12 eyepiece should be a good buy for many.
The WA 12 available from Agena Astroproducts, Burgess and others is a 4 element 12 mm 60 deg field of view (fov.) eyepiece for 47 dollars (current list price at Agena). It is about the same size and shape as a similar focal length plossl but has ...
The WA 12 available from Agena Astroproducts, Burgess and others is a 4 element 12 mm 60 deg field of view (fov.) eyepiece for 47 dollars (current list price at Agena). It is about the same size and shape as a similar focal length plossl but has ...
Dec 26, 2006
Antares Red Dot Finder with Quick Release Bracket
The Antares red dot finder.
I was looking for a light weight finder that could fit into the narrow gap between my focuser and 50 mm straight through finder. I wanted something with illumination because the cross hair is not easy to see when looking for low magnitude objects in...
I was looking for a light weight finder that could fit into the narrow gap between my focuser and 50 mm straight through finder. I wanted something with illumination because the cross hair is not easy to see when looking for low magnitude objects in...
Dec 26, 2006
GSO 8x50 Achromatic Finder Scope
The GSO 8X50 straight - through finder telescope
My early experience in astronomy had to do with looking at the moon and planets. With these bright objects you can easily line up a small 6X30 finder in one eye while looking at the object with the other. But what do you do with Messier or NGC leve...
My early experience in astronomy had to do with looking at the moon and planets. With these bright objects you can easily line up a small 6X30 finder in one eye while looking at the object with the other. But what do you do with Messier or NGC leve...
Dec 26, 2006
University Optics Konig II 32mm
UO 1.25 in. Barrel, 32mm König
The University Optics 1 1/4" Barrel, 32mm König is a real surprise. This eyepiece is an excellent performer even in relatively fast Newtonians. In an f/4.5 DOB about 20% of the outside edge showed a softening on dense star fields but it's not as bad...
The University Optics 1 1/4" Barrel, 32mm König is a real surprise. This eyepiece is an excellent performer even in relatively fast Newtonians. In an f/4.5 DOB about 20% of the outside edge showed a softening on dense star fields but it's not as bad...
Dec 25, 2006
GSO 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece - 25mm
25 mm GSO plossl
The GSO plossls seem to be well known in the astronomy community. They are usually described as, "having the best bang for the buck". However, I was unsure how well they would do in a relatively "fast scope" of F/5. Secondly, it was hard to tell i...
The GSO plossls seem to be well known in the astronomy community. They are usually described as, "having the best bang for the buck". However, I was unsure how well they would do in a relatively "fast scope" of F/5. Secondly, it was hard to tell i...
Dec 20, 2006
Burgess Optical Burgess/TMB Planetary 4mm
Burgess Optical/TMB 4mm Planetary
The Burgess Optical/TMB 4mm Planetary eyepiece is solidly built, has good optics, and excellent lens coatings. The eyepiece has a twist-up eyecup as well as the standard rubber fold down eye guard which is really nice. Both work very well. The barre...
The Burgess Optical/TMB 4mm Planetary eyepiece is solidly built, has good optics, and excellent lens coatings. The eyepiece has a twist-up eyecup as well as the standard rubber fold down eye guard which is really nice. Both work very well. The barre...
Dec 18, 2006
University Optics Konig MK-70 25mm
University Optics 25mm Konig MK-70
- An attractive alternative to more expensive eyepieces in longer focal length scopes. In a moderate to slow scope, if you are can put up with some edge of field aberration, it's a great eyepiece. - On-axis has good contrast and detail. - Excellent...
- An attractive alternative to more expensive eyepieces in longer focal length scopes. In a moderate to slow scope, if you are can put up with some edge of field aberration, it's a great eyepiece. - On-axis has good contrast and detail. - Excellent...
Dec 17, 2006
University Optics Konig MK-80 32mm
University Optics Konig 32mm MK-80
- Great eyepiece in longer focal length scopes. Makes a great wide angle "Finder" eyepiece for Star Hopping with a DOB. - In a slower scope it almost gives a Spacewalk feeling, much better than most 32mm on the market. - Great light transmission for...
- Great eyepiece in longer focal length scopes. Makes a great wide angle "Finder" eyepiece for Star Hopping with a DOB. - In a slower scope it almost gives a Spacewalk feeling, much better than most 32mm on the market. - Great light transmission for...
Dec 17, 2006
University Optics Konig MK-70 40mm
University Optics Konig 40mm MK-70
Excellent in longer focal length scopes. Tends to make you feel immersed in a star field. Has excellent eyepoint that makes you forget you're looking through an eyepiece. - Very high light transmission for a 7 element design. - Does an excellent j...
Excellent in longer focal length scopes. Tends to make you feel immersed in a star field. Has excellent eyepoint that makes you forget you're looking through an eyepiece. - Very high light transmission for a 7 element design. - Does an excellent j...
Dec 17, 2006
GSO 2" SuperView Eyepiece - 30mm
The Definition of "Bang for Buck"
I actually got this eyepiece free with a scope purchase and was a bit surprised at its performance. No, it couldn't compete with my premium eyepieces costing 6 times as much, but when you consider that these eyepieces sell for little more than an or...
I actually got this eyepiece free with a scope purchase and was a bit surprised at its performance. No, it couldn't compete with my premium eyepieces costing 6 times as much, but when you consider that these eyepieces sell for little more than an or...
Dec 17, 2006
Discovery Telescopes 15" f/5 PDHQ
Discovery Telescopes 15
If ever there was a best kept secret in the amateur, observing astronomy world, it is the 15" PDHQ telescope from Discovery Telescopes. The views provided through these instruments are nothing less than outstanding and in their large sonotube (single...
If ever there was a best kept secret in the amateur, observing astronomy world, it is the 15" PDHQ telescope from Discovery Telescopes. The views provided through these instruments are nothing less than outstanding and in their large sonotube (single...
Dec 14, 2006
DGM Optics NPB Narrow Pass Band Nebula Filter
No Bright Stars Please...
I bought this filter because I live right outside the Houston city limits under some severe light pollution. Overall, I thought this filter did its job well. In my 8 and 12 inch Dobsonians, it almost doubles the size of the Orion Nebula and really ...
I bought this filter because I live right outside the Houston city limits under some severe light pollution. Overall, I thought this filter did its job well. In my 8 and 12 inch Dobsonians, it almost doubles the size of the Orion Nebula and really ...
Dec 10, 2006
GSO 2" 2x ED Barlow Lens # GS22B
GSO 2" ED Barlow
I've been interested in astronomy in one way or another for 30+years now and for most of that time a Barlow lens was little more than an empty promise, let down by those long plastic tubes with tacky foil labels attached that promised to double or tr...
I've been interested in astronomy in one way or another for 30+years now and for most of that time a Barlow lens was little more than an empty promise, let down by those long plastic tubes with tacky foil labels attached that promised to double or tr...
Dec 7, 2006
Antares Speers-Waler Zoom 5mm-8mm
An Excellent Zoom For A Reasonable Price
This was my first premium eyepiece and still a favorite in my eyepiece case. I bought it because I didn't know at the time if I would stay in astronomy long and this eyepiece takes the place of 2 or 3 expensive eyepieces at the same cost ($240 new)....
This was my first premium eyepiece and still a favorite in my eyepiece case. I bought it because I didn't know at the time if I would stay in astronomy long and this eyepiece takes the place of 2 or 3 expensive eyepieces at the same cost ($240 new)....
Dec 6, 2006
Antares Speers-Waler 10mm
Budget 10mm Ultrawide With Premium Performance
To be quite honest I already had a nice 10mm Pentax XW when I bought this eyepiece. I bought it because I was able to get is used at a cheap price and I was very curious since I had good experiences with other Speers WALER eyepieces. It turns out ...
To be quite honest I already had a nice 10mm Pentax XW when I bought this eyepiece. I bought it because I was able to get is used at a cheap price and I was very curious since I had good experiences with other Speers WALER eyepieces. It turns out ...
Dec 6, 2006
Antares Speers-Waler 14mm
Cheap Ultrawide With Decent Performance
This is the poorest performing of the three Speers-WALER eyepieces I've owned (versus 10mm and 5-8 Zoom). That is not to say it's a terrible eyepiece. On the contrary, it gives really immersive 82 degree views at a budget price. However, it does l...
This is the poorest performing of the three Speers-WALER eyepieces I've owned (versus 10mm and 5-8 Zoom). That is not to say it's a terrible eyepiece. On the contrary, it gives really immersive 82 degree views at a budget price. However, it does l...
Dec 6, 2006
GSO 2" Crayford Focuser for Reflectors - Dual Speed
Good Budget Focuser With Some Quirks
I remember the first night after I got this focuser, I was so amazed at the improvement over the standard rack and pinion. The movement was so much smoother and the fine control of the dual speed was a delight. I was very happy until the day I got ...
I remember the first night after I got this focuser, I was so amazed at the improvement over the standard rack and pinion. The movement was so much smoother and the fine control of the dual speed was a delight. I was very happy until the day I got ...
Dec 6, 2006
Eclipse Optical MakView 6
The Eclipse Mak6
I obtained a Mak6 in the UK about a year ago through Ebay after reading a review in a popular astronomy magazine that was quite favourable, rating it highly for optical quality in a telescope that was compact and therefore easy to mount and use in a ...
I obtained a Mak6 in the UK about a year ago through Ebay after reading a review in a popular astronomy magazine that was quite favourable, rating it highly for optical quality in a telescope that was compact and therefore easy to mount and use in a ...
Nov 29, 2006
Orion Savannah Porro 8x42 WP
8X42 Orion Savannah Binoculars
I have enjoyed using binoculars to view the night sky for well over 20 years. The ease of use and wide field of view is a great way to take a break from using the telescope or a fun evening all my itself. I had a pair of Pentax 10X50 binoculars for...
I have enjoyed using binoculars to view the night sky for well over 20 years. The ease of use and wide field of view is a great way to take a break from using the telescope or a fun evening all my itself. I had a pair of Pentax 10X50 binoculars for...
Nov 27, 2006
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