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  1. Moonshane
    The problem with even top quality eyepieces (I use Televue almost exclusively) is that whilst they do improve the views, especially in fast scopes, the difference is often subtle at best. What the better brands do is offer wider fields of better quality. I dont believe that light pollution should agfect your decision. The seben zoom is a decent unit (I have one for solar use) and I think any improvement will be small but nonetheless real.
  2. Moonshane

    Loving HA solar observing with my Tal based 100mm PST2 mod.

    1. nightfisher

      nightfisher

      I knew you would end up with a TAL one day, just a shame you dont use it at night lol

    2. Luke

      Luke

      100mm h-a is just bliss :D Must try and get a look through a Tal one day.

  3. Moonshane
    This rings true with me actually. The planetary views are far superior (cleaner) with the curved spider but the views of double stars were slightly better with the straight four vane system. Lunar views are the same. I took the view that overall, the curved spider was worth it.
  4. Moonshane
    increase the aperture LOL I find they (same thickness) were intrusive on my 6" f11 so I changed to a curved spider vane with good results. My 12" f4 hardly shows them at all.
  5. Moonshane
    I find the 12.5mm and 9mm BGOs superb and eye relief just right for me. The 7mm is getting a little tight but the narrow field means that you are not struggling to see the whole field as much as with e.g. a 11mm Plossl I find the Nagler zoom also very comfy with 10mm eye relief and 50 degree field.
  6. Moonshane
    you may be surprised ......25mm plossl and 20mm plossl as I get more opportunity for solar than anything else these days. For a session at night though it is 26, 16 & 12 angles and the zoom unless sketching then I prefer a 50 degree field again.
  7. Moonshane
    definitely content John although that niggle is always there whenever I go an ABS Lol
  8. Moonshane
    here's my latest incarnation. not changed that much in the last few years but added an eyeguard extender to the 32mm TV plossl, added a 40mm TV widefield and sold my 13mm Ethos to contribute to a solar scope and buy the 12mm T2 Nagler.
  9. Moonshane
    where did you get the winged eyecups? they look different to others I have seen (better).
  10. Moonshane
    hi Derek I'd recommend the Nagler 6-3mm zoom as well as BGOs. As well as others, I have 9mm bgo, 8mm radian, 7mm bgo and then 6-3mm zoom. covers everything
  11. Moonshane
    LOL I still have it so don't feel too bad, it's being looked after and used too. glad you got a replacement, it's a quality eyepiece.
  12. Moonshane
    I think Stu's ex-eyepieces are scattered over most of the UK!
  13. Moonshane
    I don't want to worry you but half of the eyepiece bottom right is beginning to fade away.
  14. Moonshane
    good to see you back Rob. Hope you are well.
  15. Moonshane
    hardly plausible Steve. those mice have no legs!
  16. Moonshane
    enough said.
  17. Moonshane
    ET for me!
  18. Moonshane
    this sounds daft but it may be worth buying a another used one, checking the order by careful removal (aligning each of your own lenses as you take one out of the other one) and then once all back together, sell one of them. assuming there's no damage and you are happy it works fine I'd knock off a bit (20%?) from the normal used price and explain the circumstances. I am sure it would be snapped up.
  19. Moonshane
    Lovely box Tim. Oh the eyepieces look good too!
  20. Moonshane
    indeed! I use it often :0)
  21. Moonshane
    Haha they were originally but fitted slightly better like this!
  22. Moonshane
    I do indeed Derek almost every session. It is my bread and butter double star ep.
  23. Moonshane
    Here's my latest incarnation. Recently sold 13mm Ethos to add 16mm T2 Nagler plus added a 40mm TV Widefield. I think I am done although I am a little tempted for a mid-range zoom for solar. I think I need a new foam insert!
  24. Moonshane

    The Vixen has landed!

    1. cotterless45

      cotterless45

      Great scope.

  25. Moonshane

    One out, one in. I have sold a scope (130mm Newt) to buy another one (80mm f11 frac) for solar use. Must be losing my grip - FRACS????

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    2. Dude_with_the_tube

      Dude_with_the_tube

      i use my frac for solar and its great Shane.just wondering,do you plan to PST mode it or its gonna be white solar??

    3. Luke

      Luke

      Those fracs sure do work nice for solar :) The detail you can see in white light with a Herschel wedge is bonkers.

    4. Moonshane

      Moonshane

      Nah just going to use it as a white light solar scope plus maybe doubles etc as a change from my 6" f11. it will mainly sit on the giro opposite the Lunt 50 when this arrives.

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