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My local council weren't interested in shielding a light overlooking my back garden so I wrote to my local MP explaining how my hobby was being ruined by the light. Didn't take long for a shield to be fitted. Solved the problem instantly. 

Hi Rob, many thanks for this great reply, really good info. Plenty for me to think about after all of the above replies to my question. Great to see people taking the time to share their knowledge. Its all really appreciated. Tim. 

Thanks John, I'll keep an eye on the classifieds. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts on the Baader, it was a concern with the 80ed which is f7. Cheers Tim 

5 hours ago, Louis D said:

Since you originally mentioned the Baader Hyperion-Aspheric eyepieces, and because I just remembered there being a decent comparison article, I'll add the following translation link for you to read up on them and their Aero ED SWA counterparts.

That's my reading sorted for today, I appreciate your help. Tim

6 hours ago, Louis D said:

I would go with the 30mm APM UFF.  It has replaced my 27mm Panoptic in that range.  Better flatness of field, better edge correction of lateral color, much wider true field of view, and much better eye relief.  It might be a tiny bit less sharp in the center, but the 10% difference in magnification makes it a difficult comparison.

See below for some comparison photos of eyepieces around 30mm.

Thank you, I'll have a look at that eyepiece, not come across it before. And thanks for the above info, something for me to think about. Cheers

10 hours ago, Philip R said:

...or are you able / prepared to go and venture down the 'Green & Black' rabbit hole ?

 

Ha ha I'd love to venture down the rabbit hole but second hand would have be the option. No problem with that at all. Tim

10 hours ago, John said:

Are you able / prepared to use 2 inch eyepieces in both scopes ?

 

Hi John, yes I'm OK with 2 inch eyepieces in either scope. Thanks Tim 

Hi All,

Looking for some much needed help and advice before I dive in and buy a new eyepiece. I currently have 2 scopes (Altair Astro 80ed and a Skymax 150 and I currently have the following eyepieces : Baader Zoom and Barlow, Altair Astro LER 6mm 55 degree and a BST 15mm and I feel its time to start to look for a few new eyepieces . With the 150 I'm more than happy with the Baader zoom and although I use it in the 80ed I'm looking at something for more wide views. What is everyones thoughts on a Baader Hyperion Aspheric ? Any thoughts on any problems that might occur with the 80ed which is f/7? Any other suggestions for a 30mm ish eyepiece that I could use in both scopes? I have about £200 to spend and I live in a Bortle 6 area. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Clear Skies Tim.

I've just replaced the battery in mine, cost £33 and was a straight forward job. Works perfectly now. 

Thanks for this post, very informative.

Tim.