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Soup Dragon

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  1. Hi Stuart I am a new voice on SGL but have been using BT's for years. I have no experience with the models you are considering. I use an APM 100 ED APO BT and an APM 70mm NON ED BT. Here are my thoughts for someone considering using BT's. Binocular telescopes are superb instruments for wide field views and give fantastic 3D views of the night sky. Mounts: I would recommend a good quality photo tripod with an adjustable centre column. Being able to adjust the height of the BT greatly increases viewing comfort. I use a 503 fluid head with my 70mm BT and it is just about adequate. I think it would struggle with a 100mm BT. With my 100mm BT I use the APM centre mount but I would also consider a fork mount for a 100mm BT Eyepieces. My most used EP's are 24mm APM UFF and Morpheus 12.5mm in both scopes. They give excellent flat field views with good edge performance. My most used combinations are 24mm with my 70mm BT and 12.5mm in my 100mm BT - this gives x44 magnification and a shade over 2mm exit pupil. It is superb for open clusters. I have used BT's for lower power Milky Way sweeping in the x17 - 44 range and have also pushed my 100mmBT to x110 to view the planets and the moon. I have seen Juipters GRS and Saturn's rings. The ED glass in the 100mmBT minimises any CA even on bright views of the Moon. I have a number of instruments to observe the night sky from 8x30 bins to a 12 inch dob and if I had to use only one it would be my 100mm BT. As always YMMV. Andrew
  2. I am a long time lurker who has been observing with binoculars, binocular telescopes and small telescopes for years. Hope to join in the friendly and supportive discussions and learn new things!
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