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A very good and accurate review of this little Scope . Rune
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Interesting thread. The "My eyepiece Collection is now Complete" moments doesnt last for too long I think . Its so dynamic; better eyepieces gets produced, a new Scope might need different focal lengths or weight, besides : collecting eyepieces also happen to be a part of the hobby, at least for some Visual observers. The fact that zoom and barlows, although high end, can compete With the best fixed eyepieces around is also a very interesting development Personally I own these ones (main telescope 8" F6 dob): - Hyperion zoom mkIII + 2,25 barlow, - Docter 12.5mm - ES 20mm 100 I wanted to replace the zoom With fixed eyepieces, but now I`m not too sure anymore. Rune PS Good Luck With Your decision John!
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Hello Kevin and welcome to SGL . Rune
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I know you guys have discussed this, but I cannot find it atm, Whats the fov range for the Leica? Edit : Apm states 60-80 ? Rune
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I believe the biggest difference between the two barlows might be the size. The 2.25 is a Short barlow. Very handy when coupled With the zoom (or other eyepieces). Works very fine With the mkIII (according to my eyes). Rune
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Yeah. I believe John has posted these links quite a few times . Very interesting read. Edit : Should be essential read for anyone considering buying nebula filters
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Stellarium gives 12.95 ...
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Cant see any of the Ursa Major stars naked eye at the moment... However, I`ve had very good views indeed of M51, using the 130mm Heritage from my own backyard, when its astronomical dark. Rune
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What are the chances for us to behave better on some other habitable rock anyways? We are what we are.
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Gravity
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Welcome to the forum Darren . Rune
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'a shroud to keep the starlight out'
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Hello there and welcome. Nice Scope . Rune
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Nope. Hesitated for many years before purchasing a smallish telescope (130p Heritage). Before that I was satisfied with binoculars, naked eye observations and Reading astronomy. I really had low expectations of what I could see through a low priced (or any amateur) telescope, partly due to the enormously distances in Cosmos. Just like you, I was overwhelmed With views of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, clusters like Pleiades, Hyades and the Auriga ones. M51 also looked far better than I ever would expect from a small telescope. Adding an 8" dob opened the universe a little bit more.
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Amazing Project. The expected mission duration, 5-10 years, is a bit short though...
