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spaceboy

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  1. I never know whether to post a review on FLO as users of SGL have already become so accustomed to their reputation of good customer service, competitive prices and timely delivery. I did though want to take the time to show my appreciation and give them a two thumbs up for all their help when it was needed. Keep up the good work First Light Optics !
  2. Personally I don't think edge of view is quite as good as the 42mm but the extra 5° FOV in the 26mm may have something to do with that ?? Also the eyecup on the 26mm is similar to Baader Hyperions eyecups but not as comfortable to use. That said though I don't think they are bad given they are only £35 new and delivered to your door. There really isn't much else to pick from at that price in 2" and offering up to 70° FOV. They are nice and light, and the finish is not that bad, certainly no worse than the 1.25" Revelation Plossl. I wouldn't recommend them for fast scopes though!!!
  3. They sure are Damo. I have to admit this is the only thing I dislike about them but then I have never really been a big fan of large eyepieces anyway despite now having a collection of oversized lumps of glass. On this ocassion I made the mistake of buying a 20mm 100° which was only intended to cover my low mag views but from that moment on I was addicted to the vast sea of stars offered up by them. The worry that gravity may one day win the battle and the fussing around with counter weights have been put aside because objects like M36 in the 14mm for example are breath taking and almost like looking at a totally new cluster even though this has always been a much visited target on my list.
  4. I'm beginning to think that swapping out eyepieces is as much a part of the hobby as it is actually using them. I'm sure give it a few months I will have another addition so I will not claim that this is the end of my EP buying days as I have got that wrong so many times before. As for the present collections I really do not see much improvements that could be made given the budget I had set myself. Recent additions being 5,6,7mm Fujiyama orthos for sharp contrasted views of planets and the ES 9mm 100° after the 14mm, x1.6 barlow combination (roughly equivalent to 8.75mm) was seeing so much use. The near 550g weight saving alone making this one a worthy investment IMO. And the new additions for use with my refractor being the 26mm & 42mm Revelation Superview.
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    On the EQ6

    Hi Peter Do they not do an extension rod for the EQ-6? I bet the views are great! I only use the little removable cap on mine 2" but I have read that it is recommended to use the full aperture for best results. Just worries me as thats a lot of surface thats got to be pinhole free. Nick
  6. spaceboy

    On the EQ6

    Bet you get some good solar views with that 8" filter Peter. Bet you make sure you got your steel toe caps on also with that counter weight waiting to give you a whole lot a pain
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