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Stellarvue 80/9D
Lots Of Value For The $$$
I have had a few observing sessions with the Stellarvue 80/9D, so I thought I would post some thoughts about the telescope. The build quality of the scope is very impressive. It is a heavy little guy, and all parts are machined beautifully. The te...
I have had a few observing sessions with the Stellarvue 80/9D, so I thought I would post some thoughts about the telescope. The build quality of the scope is very impressive. It is a heavy little guy, and all parts are machined beautifully. The te...
Jan 19, 2007
Antares Speers-Waler Zoom 5mm-8mm
Antares Hits Home Run with 'Zoom'
This zoom is excellent for deep sky as it offers a wide field of view for the high magnification it offers. This makes it especially adept for identifying and viewing planetary nebulae as well as small globular clusters. This eyepieces has good contr...
This zoom is excellent for deep sky as it offers a wide field of view for the high magnification it offers. This makes it especially adept for identifying and viewing planetary nebulae as well as small globular clusters. This eyepieces has good contr...
Jan 17, 2007
Meade Research Grade Wide Angle (Erfle) 7mm
Excellent Performance from a Vintage Meade
I've used this eyepiece extensively in my 120mm f/8.3 refractor and its performance is superb. This eyepiece has virtually the same throughput and contrast as the venerable Meade RG 7mm ortho. But it offers better eye relief for the same given field ...
I've used this eyepiece extensively in my 120mm f/8.3 refractor and its performance is superb. This eyepiece has virtually the same throughput and contrast as the venerable Meade RG 7mm ortho. But it offers better eye relief for the same given field ...
Jan 17, 2007
Tele Vue 1.25" Nagler Planetary Zoom Eyepiece 3-6mm
A Zoom Worth Owning
I used to think "who would want to spend this much money on a zoom that covers only 4mm in range". With that mentality, I bought a cheap 7-21mm zoom which I promptly resold. I found myself much preferring the set size eyepieces in that power range ...
I used to think "who would want to spend this much money on a zoom that covers only 4mm in range". With that mentality, I bought a cheap 7-21mm zoom which I promptly resold. I found myself much preferring the set size eyepieces in that power range ...
Jan 16, 2007
Celestron NexStar 5
My most used scope
This is the one scope that I recommend most to beginners, and I find myself using mine more than any other scope I own as well. It is a great size for portability and yet has a big enough light grasp for most deep sky objects in my own backyard. So...
This is the one scope that I recommend most to beginners, and I find myself using mine more than any other scope I own as well. It is a great size for portability and yet has a big enough light grasp for most deep sky objects in my own backyard. So...
Jan 16, 2007
Orion UltraView 10x50 WA
Great Binoculars For All Uses
Generous eye relief that is fully adjustable, nice wide angle, excellent construction, solid coatings, and great customer support - what more do you want for $150!?!? Sure, they get a tad soft in the outter 15% of the FOV, but it doesn't detract fro...
Generous eye relief that is fully adjustable, nice wide angle, excellent construction, solid coatings, and great customer support - what more do you want for $150!?!? Sure, they get a tad soft in the outter 15% of the FOV, but it doesn't detract fro...
Jan 15, 2007
Mag 1 Instruments 8" f/5.5 PortaBall
Mag 1 Portaball 8" f6
Pete Smitka has been custom crafting the Portaball for over a decade now and needless to say, they are a refined and beautiful instrument in all regards. I have been the proud owner of 3 of these unique dobs, the 8" f6, 12.5" f5 and 14.5" f4.3 and fo...
Pete Smitka has been custom crafting the Portaball for over a decade now and needless to say, they are a refined and beautiful instrument in all regards. I have been the proud owner of 3 of these unique dobs, the 8" f6, 12.5" f5 and 14.5" f4.3 and fo...
Jan 14, 2007
GSO 2" Crayford Focuser for Reflectors - Dual Speed
Great replacement focuser, good value, easy installation
I recently ordered the GSO replacement focuser for my 10" GSO (Antares) dob. The original R&P focuser was getting progressively worse over the last year or so - and I needed to do something. I had fitted the original focuser with Mercury Systems fine...
I recently ordered the GSO replacement focuser for my 10" GSO (Antares) dob. The original R&P focuser was getting progressively worse over the last year or so - and I needed to do something. I had fitted the original focuser with Mercury Systems fine...
Jan 12, 2007
Desert Sky Astro DSV-1 Steady View Alt-Azimuth Mount
Good mount for a small-medium scope
In my endless quest for the correct balance of "grab and go" and aperature, I recently purchased a SkyViewPro 127 mak (Orion). This scope ships standard with a Vixen-style dovetail and 1/4-20 tripod socket. I had planned on mounintg it on my Bogen 50...
In my endless quest for the correct balance of "grab and go" and aperature, I recently purchased a SkyViewPro 127 mak (Orion). This scope ships standard with a Vixen-style dovetail and 1/4-20 tripod socket. I had planned on mounintg it on my Bogen 50...
Jan 12, 2007
Celestron C8 N
Great scope for the price
Got this scope as an upgrade from a 60mm Bushnell Refractor. Well built arived in very good shape, collmation was in, setup very easy. Wanted the non-goto so i can find everything on my own. Tracks very good with only a very slight lag in ra. Very...
Got this scope as an upgrade from a 60mm Bushnell Refractor. Well built arived in very good shape, collmation was in, setup very easy. Wanted the non-goto so i can find everything on my own. Tracks very good with only a very slight lag in ra. Very...
Jan 12, 2007
Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Binoculars # 71009
No better for the price
Got these for my wife. Great view when I get them away from her. Very well built, only 3 lbs. Still need to rest your arms on something. The view of Orion was very good and same with pleadies. Need some good weather for some more viewing. Have not ha...
Got these for my wife. Great view when I get them away from her. Very well built, only 3 lbs. Still need to rest your arms on something. The view of Orion was very good and same with pleadies. Need some good weather for some more viewing. Have not ha...
Jan 12, 2007
Antares 7x50 Right-Angle Correct Image Finder Scope
What ease to use
This right angle finder is a dream to use. No more tring to look down the straight finder supplyed with scope. Very clear optics,cross hairs stand out great. It was a little hard to mount in factory finder bracket, i would recomend getting Antares...
This right angle finder is a dream to use. No more tring to look down the straight finder supplyed with scope. Very clear optics,cross hairs stand out great. It was a little hard to mount in factory finder bracket, i would recomend getting Antares...
Jan 12, 2007
Telrad Telescope Reflex Finder with Mounting Base # 1001
What ease to use
I love this finder. Use it with your magnified finder. Works great. I will look up what we want to view, find the area in the star chart, set the Telrad, look down scope tube and Telrad, find the star or ref. point, lock in the ra and dec. Then go...
I love this finder. Use it with your magnified finder. Works great. I will look up what we want to view, find the area in the star chart, set the Telrad, look down scope tube and Telrad, find the star or ref. point, lock in the ra and dec. Then go...
Jan 12, 2007
Agena 2" Super Wide Angle (SWA) Eyepiece - 32mm
agena 32mm SWA
...it's definitely a keeper!!! i just came back inside from my first light with this eyepiece. because my sole purpose was to evaluate the ep (and because my sliver of sky visible is rather small), i spent my time on just a few targets that i thou...
...it's definitely a keeper!!! i just came back inside from my first light with this eyepiece. because my sole purpose was to evaluate the ep (and because my sliver of sky visible is rather small), i spent my time on just a few targets that i thou...
Jan 12, 2007
University Optics Abbe Orthoscopic 4mm
Great planetary eye piece
Very good eyepiece for planetary viewing. At the limit of my scope so I need some very good night seeing. When I have had good seeing this eyepiece has been outstanding. I need to remove my eyeglasses but still no problem. An eyecup would be nice add...
Very good eyepiece for planetary viewing. At the limit of my scope so I need some very good night seeing. When I have had good seeing this eyepiece has been outstanding. I need to remove my eyeglasses but still no problem. An eyecup would be nice add...
Jan 12, 2007
Tele Vue Eyepiece Carry Bag
Tele Vue Eyepiece Case
Eyepiece Carry Bag $135.00 - Available - TeleVue #ECB-0010 The Tele Vue eyepiece carry bag is a soft case with semi-rigid foam that can carry up to 13 eyepices and a couple filters or small Barlow. The outside of the case is 21" L x 9" W x 6"...
Eyepiece Carry Bag $135.00 - Available - TeleVue #ECB-0010 The Tele Vue eyepiece carry bag is a soft case with semi-rigid foam that can carry up to 13 eyepices and a couple filters or small Barlow. The outside of the case is 21" L x 9" W x 6"...
Jan 12, 2007
Celestron 1.25" Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece for Newtonian Reflectors # 94182
Great for a quick check
Works very well for a quick check, or minor adjustment. After I set up for the night as it's still light, I will check collimation with this eyepiece and make any small adjustments. If it is off too far then I would use a Tectron set up and some more...
Works very well for a quick check, or minor adjustment. After I set up for the night as it's still light, I will check collimation with this eyepiece and make any small adjustments. If it is off too far then I would use a Tectron set up and some more...
Jan 12, 2007
Orion Fully Padded Carrying Cases
Works for c8-n celestron also
I bought this for my Celestron c8n to store around the house. I will also use it to carry the OTA in from outside (or out). Fits pretty good - a little large in length but I just use a hunting seat in one end (round). I bought Orion model 15160 i...
I bought this for my Celestron c8n to store around the house. I will also use it to carry the OTA in from outside (or out). Fits pretty good - a little large in length but I just use a hunting seat in one end (round). I bought Orion model 15160 i...
Jan 12, 2007
Meade LX200GPS 10"
Meade 10" LX-200GPS
Aperture size is the key to how dim an object one can see. A 10" Schmitt-Cassegrain is, to me, an ideal size for stargazing....about as large a scope as I can transport to a dark site. I've owned my Meade 10" LX-200GPS for 4 years. I've spent many...
Aperture size is the key to how dim an object one can see. A 10" Schmitt-Cassegrain is, to me, an ideal size for stargazing....about as large a scope as I can transport to a dark site. I've owned my Meade 10" LX-200GPS for 4 years. I've spent many...
Jan 11, 2007
Orion StarShoot Deep-Space CCD Color Imaging Camera
Orion Star Shooter Deep Space CCD
Last year I purchased the Orion Star Shooter CCD. I have a Celestron C11 SCT. I could never get this camera to work. After working with it for six weeks I returned it for a refund. I enlisted the aid of the Orion Imaging board, and purchased $300...
Last year I purchased the Orion Star Shooter CCD. I have a Celestron C11 SCT. I could never get this camera to work. After working with it for six weeks I returned it for a refund. I enlisted the aid of the Orion Imaging board, and purchased $300...
Jan 10, 2007
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