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Celestron Dual-Axis Motor Drive for CG-5 (#93523)
Tracking The Sky
I purchased this motor drive because, as an amateur astronomer, I'm somewhat awkward when it comes to tracking the stars and planets manually, especially under high magnification. The motor drive was easy to install (in about 30-40 minutes). It is ...
I purchased this motor drive because, as an amateur astronomer, I'm somewhat awkward when it comes to tracking the stars and planets manually, especially under high magnification. The motor drive was easy to install (in about 30-40 minutes). It is ...
Mar 25, 2007
Burgess Optical Tiny-Titan Parallelogram Mount
Tiny-Titan delivers big!
Purchased to use with a Celestron 15x70 astronomical binocular. Have mounted it on a standard spotting scope tripod. The Burgess Optical Tiny-Titan Parallelogram Mount delivers a steadiness and control that was impossible to accomplish by the usual h...
Purchased to use with a Celestron 15x70 astronomical binocular. Have mounted it on a standard spotting scope tripod. The Burgess Optical Tiny-Titan Parallelogram Mount delivers a steadiness and control that was impossible to accomplish by the usual h...
Mar 25, 2007
D&G Optical 5" f/12
D&G 5"F12
I owned a D&G 5"f12 ota made for me by Barry Greiner of D&G optical. Barry installs his optics in oversized tubes. According to Barry the larger tube facilitates quicker cool down and less interefering distorting heat waves in the optical path. He is...
I owned a D&G 5"f12 ota made for me by Barry Greiner of D&G optical. Barry installs his optics in oversized tubes. According to Barry the larger tube facilitates quicker cool down and less interefering distorting heat waves in the optical path. He is...
Mar 22, 2007
Tele Vue Panoptic 22mm
TeleVue Panoptic 22mm 2"/1.25"
I have had this special eyepiece since 1996. It was my first premium eyepiece I ever purchased. I now own a number of premium 2" eyepieces. Let me tell you about this excellent eyepiece. Owning a number of telescopes from refractors to large homemad...
I have had this special eyepiece since 1996. It was my first premium eyepiece I ever purchased. I now own a number of premium 2" eyepieces. Let me tell you about this excellent eyepiece. Owning a number of telescopes from refractors to large homemad...
Mar 22, 2007
Tele Vue 1.25" 2.5x Powermate # PMT-2513
Better than a Barlow
I had wanted a TeleVue 2.5 x Powermate for a long time and finally saw an older setscrew version on Astromart at a bargain price. It is everything that TeleVue advertises it to be. The only effect is has is to increase the magnification (and of cou...
I had wanted a TeleVue 2.5 x Powermate for a long time and finally saw an older setscrew version on Astromart at a bargain price. It is everything that TeleVue advertises it to be. The only effect is has is to increase the magnification (and of cou...
Mar 21, 2007
Vixen VMC200L 200mm f/2.5 Modified Maksutov Cassegrain Reflector Telescope
Good Imaging Scope
I owned my Vixen VMC200L for about a year and used it quite often. I bought it mainly to use for planetary imaging with a webcam. The VMC uses a 200mm diameter fixed F2.5 primary mirror and has a 3.9x magnifying secondary mirror with a meniscus cor...
I owned my Vixen VMC200L for about a year and used it quite often. I bought it mainly to use for planetary imaging with a webcam. The VMC uses a 200mm diameter fixed F2.5 primary mirror and has a 3.9x magnifying secondary mirror with a meniscus cor...
Mar 21, 2007
Tele Vue Widefield 15mm
TeleVue 15mm widefield
I recently picked up this TeleVue 15mm widefield made in Japan eyepiece. Wanting a lightweight 1.25" eyepiece for my smaller scopes, but not wanting to pay Panoptic price, this eyepiece fit the bill!! With comfortable eyerelief, it produced very shar...
I recently picked up this TeleVue 15mm widefield made in Japan eyepiece. Wanting a lightweight 1.25" eyepiece for my smaller scopes, but not wanting to pay Panoptic price, this eyepiece fit the bill!! With comfortable eyerelief, it produced very shar...
Mar 21, 2007
Meade ETX-80AT-TC
Meade etx80AT
Since I enjoy camping with my kids, I needed a small scope to take with us, without taking up too much extra space. So recently I purchased the Meade 80ETX with 494 autostar. The package arrived in great shape. I took the scope out that night. So...
Since I enjoy camping with my kids, I needed a small scope to take with us, without taking up too much extra space. So recently I purchased the Meade 80ETX with 494 autostar. The package arrived in great shape. I took the scope out that night. So...
Mar 21, 2007
GSO 2" 2x ED Barlow Lens # GS22B
GSO 2" ED 2x barlow
I have been interested in observational astronomy for many years. I am very biased toward optical excellence in my telescopes and eyepieces. Having made a number of mirrors, my goal is to produce an optic as close to perfection as possible. I HATE SO...
I have been interested in observational astronomy for many years. I am very biased toward optical excellence in my telescopes and eyepieces. Having made a number of mirrors, my goal is to produce an optic as close to perfection as possible. I HATE SO...
Mar 20, 2007
Jaegers 4" f/15 Refractor
Jaegers 4"F15
I am an avid fan of "Classical "telescopes owning a nice Cave 10"F6 Super Chromed deluxe which I restored. Recently I picked up an old Jaegers 4"F15 on a jaegers EQ head mounted on its long pier. It also came with a few older eyepieces, original diag...
I am an avid fan of "Classical "telescopes owning a nice Cave 10"F6 Super Chromed deluxe which I restored. Recently I picked up an old Jaegers 4"F15 on a jaegers EQ head mounted on its long pier. It also came with a few older eyepieces, original diag...
Mar 8, 2007
Meade Series 4000 Ultra Wide Angle 8.8mm
Meade series 4000 8.8mm Ultra Wide
I have 3 favorite eyepieces out of all my collection. the 22 Panoptic, the Meade series 4000 ultrawide 14mm and the Meade Series 4000 Ultrawide 8.8mm. This is my favorite highpower globular buster with my 22" and 16" homemade dobs. I find this to be ...
I have 3 favorite eyepieces out of all my collection. the 22 Panoptic, the Meade series 4000 ultrawide 14mm and the Meade Series 4000 Ultrawide 8.8mm. This is my favorite highpower globular buster with my 22" and 16" homemade dobs. I find this to be ...
Mar 7, 2007
Celestron 1.25" Omni Plossl Eyepiece - 32mm # 93323
Nice plossl eyepiece
Very nice eyepiece with good eye relief 22mm. Field of view for a 32mm eyepiece is a little small 52 deg. but is a good field of view for a plossi . Although this is a 4 lens design at a low price,still all in all a good eyepiece for the money. I li...
Very nice eyepiece with good eye relief 22mm. Field of view for a 32mm eyepiece is a little small 52 deg. but is a good field of view for a plossi . Although this is a 4 lens design at a low price,still all in all a good eyepiece for the money. I li...
Mar 4, 2007
Lumicon Ultra High Contrast UHC Filter - 1.25" # LF3025
Love this filter
This is a great filter for a light polluted or dark sky viewing sight. This filter shows off orion nebulae great. It stands out against the dark black background and shows some color. This a very good all around filter. I have used this filter to ...
This is a great filter for a light polluted or dark sky viewing sight. This filter shows off orion nebulae great. It stands out against the dark black background and shows some color. This a very good all around filter. I have used this filter to ...
Mar 3, 2007
Celestron Omni Series 20mm
Nice eyepiece for the money
Very nice eyepiece for what you pay. Very nice feel. Has rubber grips on the barrel. Good eye relief 20mm and a nice field of view. 4 lens plossl with clean views. A good starter eyepiece for a low price. Comes with rubber eyecups, nice for eyegla...
Very nice eyepiece for what you pay. Very nice feel. Has rubber grips on the barrel. Good eye relief 20mm and a nice field of view. 4 lens plossl with clean views. A good starter eyepiece for a low price. Comes with rubber eyecups, nice for eyegla...
Mar 3, 2007
Celestron 1.25" 2x Omni Barlow Lens # 93326
Nice barlow
Very nice barlow for under $50.00. Built well and short style. Good views with all my eyepeices. I haven't tried any high priced barlows as i can't realy compare to. As little as i like to use a barlow this one has fit the spot with a low price. Good...
Very nice barlow for under $50.00. Built well and short style. Good views with all my eyepeices. I haven't tried any high priced barlows as i can't realy compare to. As little as i like to use a barlow this one has fit the spot with a low price. Good...
Mar 3, 2007
Sky-Watcher 150mm f/8
Skywatcher 6" F8
First let me explain my high rating. For a 6 inch F8 complete refractor with these accessories, the unexplainable slight false color exhibited, the sharp/crisp/contrasty views, and an upgraded equatorial head, at this price is an exceptional telescop...
First let me explain my high rating. For a 6 inch F8 complete refractor with these accessories, the unexplainable slight false color exhibited, the sharp/crisp/contrasty views, and an upgraded equatorial head, at this price is an exceptional telescop...
Mar 2, 2007
Orion Optiluxe 32mm
Optically good but unspectacular 2"
I bought this eyepiece to go with my new XT12 telescope. I had long heard what great views 2" eyepieces give. This was certinaly true of the 32mm Opitlux. It has a well corrected field, bright, clear, with good eye-relief. It made me want more. When ...
I bought this eyepiece to go with my new XT12 telescope. I had long heard what great views 2" eyepieces give. This was certinaly true of the 32mm Opitlux. It has a well corrected field, bright, clear, with good eye-relief. It made me want more. When ...
Feb 23, 2007
GSO 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece - 15mm
A good, solid eyepiece for a very fair price.
This is a great plossl for the money, virtually the same as the Orion Sirius plossls. Bright and clear with decent eye-relief, a flat field and good correction to the edge of the field. This is why plossls are the standard eyepiece of today. If yo...
This is a great plossl for the money, virtually the same as the Orion Sirius plossls. Bright and clear with decent eye-relief, a flat field and good correction to the edge of the field. This is why plossls are the standard eyepiece of today. If yo...
Feb 23, 2007
Orion 9x50 Right-Angle Finder Scope
Orion 50mm right-angle finder
I received my copy of this finder mounted to an Orion Intelliscope. I've used 50mm finders in the past and despite the trend to reflex finders I feel there is still a place for an optical finder, at least for views of extended objects. The view th...
I received my copy of this finder mounted to an Orion Intelliscope. I've used 50mm finders in the past and despite the trend to reflex finders I feel there is still a place for an optical finder, at least for views of extended objects. The view th...
Feb 23, 2007
Virgo SKY/Mount
Nice Parallelogram Binocular Mount
I purchased my Virgo Sky/ Mount used via the Astromart classifieds to use with my Orion 16x80 binoculars. My example was well used so the moving parts were fairly worn. The first thing I noticed was that the altitude clamp would not hold the binocu...
I purchased my Virgo Sky/ Mount used via the Astromart classifieds to use with my Orion 16x80 binoculars. My example was well used so the moving parts were fairly worn. The first thing I noticed was that the altitude clamp would not hold the binocu...
Feb 22, 2007
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