Celestron C11 at almost 1200X mag !

[nightfisher]

The same is true for prime-focus imaging - the image quckly degrades down just after the optimal f-ratio giving max scope resolution.

brilliant Rik, looks like it says "made in china" on the us flag

[Gadget]

it seems im just going to have to prove it when i get the chance to use it for the night on the moon and shoot a video

I believe these magnifications are possible and needed when using a webcam for imaging for example if you look at my Jupiter video linked in my sig on youtube if you base my webcam being equal to a 6mm eyepiece plus using the TV 2.5 powermate the equivalent magnification would be around 1166X if the figures do work out that way

But as said that is using a webcam them sort of magnifications would be no good for visual at the eyepiece which i use between 100x and 250x if conditions are good

Kevin

[ollypenrice]

You might get a better view of the sun by using a sub-aperture filter rather than going for a full 11 inch one. Daytime seeing is often lousy and small apertures are looking through a smaller diameter beam so one which is less affected by different cells of turbulence.

Olly

[SeedyF]

i know what i saw if you get the chance to use a c11 at over 1000x you will change what you think

Ye cannae change the laws oh physics.......

[Adrian]

... unless yer a neutrino