SkyWatcher PanaView 32mm Eyepiece 2

[Pete D]

Does anyone know where I can get a SkyWatcher PanaView 32mm Eyepiece from. Everyone seems to be out of stock and FLO says it would be April before they have any.

[DOBBY]

more expensive.. but more readily available... First Light Optics - Skywatcher Aero ED SWA 2" eyepieces

[paul schofield]

Hi Pete I think it is the same across the board. I was trying to get hold of a 32mm Panaview for about a month and nearly tried ebay. They have a 26mm Panaview, but its £81.00. But in the end settled for an Aero ED 2, 30mm from FLO. As mentioned by DOBBY more readily available. But about another £50. Good luck, hope you find the E.P you want.

[Simms]

Put a wanted ad up on ABS - I did recently and picked myself up a 26mm and a 38mm Panaview. Great eyepieces.

[Space Beagle]

I used to have one of these, it was very good in my 200p, (only let it go when I got a good deal on the Meade 34mm last year when they were being sold off cheap by retailers!!) The Panaview was really nice for the money though, I can understand why they are so popular!!

Doc

[Kedvenc]

Astronomia have a 2 - 3 day estimate

[NGC404]

If you cant get the Panaview, get the Ostara SWA 2"

Same eyepiece but with a fold down eyecup as opposed to a twist on the Panaview

[Thirdway]

If you cant get the Panaview, get the Ostara SWA 2"

Same eyepiece but with a fold down eyecup as opposed to a twist on the Panaview

What's the story ? there is little mention of Ostara EP on the Internet, except to ask if they are OK. I know they make binoculars which get a reasonable write up.

[John]

The Ostara SWA's are clones of the Adler Optik, Burgess Optical, Meade QX, Orion (USA) Q70's and a number of other brands SWA eyepieces. They also used to be sold under the Rigel branding. The optics may or may not be the same as the Panaviews. It's hard to tell without dismantling some to compare them and then there is the quality of the coatings and internal light baffling which could vary

[Thirdway]

Cheers. I will hang on for a panaview.

[Simms]

Something to whet your appetite.. I am putting together a sort of `review/comparison` thingy as a side-project.. Here are some photos of the Panaviews (26mm & 38mm) alongside a Skywatcher Aero 35mm. I have also included a screenshot from Starry Night 6 to show the areas they cover - these are pretty much bang on the mark.

For what its worth, the Panaview 38mm is far better to use on clusters than Heinz Winter Vegetable Broth.

[Nexus 6]

I found the 32mm Panaview I had to be a good performer showing only a drop in the excellent view given towards the edge of the fov. Worthy of serious consideration imho.

[chesty]

ordered my 32mm panaview from aststronomia 2-3 days estimate but after 8 days they still hadnt had a delivery and where not sure when they would, so i changed my order for a 38mm which they had in stock plus a hyperion 13mm and a 2x tal barlow all of which arrived next day (yesterday) very pleased indeed :D

[Simms]

You'll love it I'm sure - one fun thing to try with it is projecting the moon onto a fence/patio/sheet if paper! I had the moon lined up in my scope last week and looked away for a few seconds and as i moved away from the eyepiece i saw an incredible amount of light projecting from the 38mm onto the ground - a quick tweak with the focus and it sprang into life! Projecting onto white card was even more impressive and I was able to get it projecting an approximately 4" image of the moon with amazing clarity. Give it a whirl!

[chesty]

that sounds fantastic simms i will definately try that thanks for the tip:icon_salut: ps love that pic with the soup

[DaveGarland]

Yeah I just ordered a 32 panaview from Astranomia as they still claim its in stock. However they phoned me back to say they couldn't really say when I would get it is it worth me opting for the 38 instead? I have a 200P.

Dave.

[chesty]

well i have only used my 38mm panaview 2 times but am very pleased with it works nice in my Sky-Watcher Skyliner-200P FlexTube AUTO and have had no issues with the weight

[crashtestdummy]

im waiting for somewhere to get the 38mm panaview in stock as my current 25mm is a bit too short for general viewing.

[Thirdway]

I got a s/h 32mm SWA. It's a great view in my 200 Dob, but streetlights really reflect badly off the eye side lens even with the eye shield screwed fully out.

[DaveGarland]

Sadly the 38 is out of stock too so looks like I may have to wait until April The web site still says its available for shipping in 2 - 3 days though which is a bit cheeky.

[Kedvenc]

I've spoken to a number of people from various shops and it appears that nobody has them in stock and they order from Sky Watcher as and when. Most people seem to say April.

[DaveGarland]

It's the Brian Cox effect apparently. Im going off him a bit you know

[Kedvenc]

Has anybody used the 26mm version with the skywatcher explorer 200p?

[Simms]

Has anybody used the 26mm version with the skywatcher explorer 200p?

Yes, I recently managed to get one off ABS to go with my Panaview 38mm and my Aero 35mm.

Overall its a good eyepiece, a HUGE step up from the standard EPs. It is prone to coma from about 60% out in fast newts/dobs but to be honest it doesnt bother me all that much. Well built and with good eye relief.

If you are having trouble sourcing any of the Aero or Panaviews, look at this website

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The Titan and Titan II eyepiece are exactly the same as the Skywatcher Panaviews and Aeros, just badged up differently and this company will ship to UK addresses - not sure of the cost, but with the current brand new price of around £35 for a Panaview (Titan) you could end up saving overall, especially if you buy 2 or 3 at once. Obviously the downside is returning it if there are problems - but its maybe one avenue to explore and possibly save some money..

EDIT - you might get stung by those lovely people at Customs as well.

[Kedvenc]

Cheers for that will look into it.