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  1. tooth_dr
    Super links @Louis D many thanks. I like the second link wooden one.
  2. tooth_dr
    I had a really quick look at Saturn last night using 26mm EPs and a 3x Barlow. It looked much better through both eyes despite being so low. The 10" scope was on my pier, and it was nicely at standing height but I can see how it would tire very quickly. I'm not sure how I would sit using my scopes?
  3. tooth_dr
    I'm delighted that they work out of the box. I've always been struggling with single eye viewing so I hope this sparks an interest in observational astronomy.
  4. tooth_dr
    Well the good news is on my Lunt, I get a lovely full disc view with a 2x Barlow (included) and a pair of (mismatched) 26mm plössls with 2cm to spare. It won't focus without a Barlow using any combo of eyepieces. I'll try it on my other scopes this evening but the lunt was my primary concern.
  5. tooth_dr
    I Had a look at box earlier, surprisingly minimal evidence of damage to the cardboard board.
  6. tooth_dr
    Just been advised that the BVs are out of stock, so it's these or none! I'm hoping they are ok when I get home to test them!
  7. tooth_dr
    I agree, I was planning on getting a new box off them, just I'm heading off on holiday soon, and dont want to risk not having them. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
  8. tooth_dr
    Thank- you Louis. The vendor was extremely cooperative, and has offered an exchange. I said I would try them first and if I noticed problems I would contact them. There was insufficient rigidity with the box, and no foam above or below it.
  9. tooth_dr
    Unfortunately these arrived damaged today. How likely are they to be knocked out of alignment? I've never used BVs before so will it be obvious if it's user error or the product at fault?
  10. tooth_dr
    None of my matched pairs have undercuts - Meade 4000 series! But thanks for the heads up.
  11. tooth_dr
    Thanks for all the advice. Skywatcher binoviewers with self-centering mechanisms, just purchased off Harrison Telescopes Ltd. Looking forward to a more comfortable viewing experience.
  12. tooth_dr
    Thanks for your replies. I blew my £300 budget for BVs on a dob but now I still want BVs so here I am. My choices are revelation BVs £125 with screws versus Skywatcher BVs £159 compression fit plus Barlow. Im notoriously bad at making decisions so please feel free to help me out here. In addition im getting stuff from Harry Siebert to make it all work with my Lunt.
  13. tooth_dr
    Hi guys. Is there any benefit to the eyepieces being held with screws as opposed to the rotating locks?
  14. tooth_dr
    Yes its the SW explorer 300pds (minus the focuser which has been changed to a moonlight single speed crayford) black diamond series on an Orion Optics dob base and friction brake. The focuser has be really extended practically fully to get focus with an EP so it's likely this will aid focus when trying prime focus imaging on the EQ6?
  15. tooth_dr
    After years of thinking about it, I purchased a rather nice 12" dob. I saw Saturn last night, so at least I can work it! The kids add some perspective to the size of this little baby dob.
  16. tooth_dr
    ...and this turned up today...
  17. tooth_dr
    New t shirt arrived today:
  18. tooth_dr
    Are these the essentially the same as the TS version? https://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/SkyWatcher_Binoviewer_Kit.html#SID=913
  19. tooth_dr
    Your advice has been very helpful. I am going to order either 1a or 1b with this adapter that will work with my Lunt: http://www.siebertoptics.com/SiebertOptics-H alpha.html I've been emailing Harry, and he is very helpful. I hope to place an order by tomorrow once I've discussed a couple of queries with Harry. Best wishes Adam.
  20. tooth_dr
    Done and done. Cheers
  21. tooth_dr
    Next problem - Baader has discontinued the MaxBright range, and no idea when the new model will be release.
  22. tooth_dr
    Exactly what I wanted to see - thanks for posting that! Can I ask if it crucial that I buy the 2.6x lens?
  23. tooth_dr
    With respect to the Baader Maxbright binoviewers - the T2 thread would be benenficial for the likes of my ED80, where I can remove the diagonal and attach the binoviewers diectly onto the end of the focuser tube? Same for the SW 250 px. How awkward would this be for actually viewing through the scope? Doesnt seem that practical?
  24. tooth_dr
    https://www.widescreen-centre.co.uk/astronomy/binoviewers/baader-maxbright-binocular-viewer-nosepiece-and-glasspath-corrector
  25. tooth_dr
    Wow a lot of very useful info. Seems to generate a lot of magification, and that isnt always a good thing. I really want to see the sun in binoviewers, and currently 15mm EP gives me a beautiful view. @Stu The TS ones are £170+, and the WOs are £220 without lens. I've never heard of TS, but £50 saved would be very welcome.
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