Ally8446 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Help. After much deliberation and info collecting I decided to purchase a GSO/Revelation 32mm WA Pi. Problem:- THE UK IS OUT OF STOCK OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ITEM. And I don't particularly want to wait upto 6 weeks for one to be shipped from the other side of the world. Not a happy bunny!As (unfortunately) I have not been gifted with a lot of patience I am now looking for a similar ep of same quality for around £40. Any ideas greatfully received. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 wide-angle (WA) ? 2inch fitting ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally8446 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Sorry Dobby, yes wide angle and no its 1.25"Basically I just want a decent ep for dso's and some of my other contacts all suggested GSO. But as I said - EPIC FAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Bit more than you wanted to pay but Opticstar has the 32mm SWA 2"in stock at £65.00 delivered.http://www.opticstar.com/Run/Astronomy/Astro-Accessories-Telescopes-Ascension.asp?p=0_10_5_1_1_5Ahh...just saw your post re 1.25"John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 PLÖSSL 1.25? Telescope Eyepiece, 32 mm Focal Length on eBay!but it isn't wide-angle... the GSO is only 52deg FOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally8446 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Just noticed on astro buy & sell there are 3x Antares plossl's for £40. Thats for all 3. 12.5, 32 & 40mm. Is Antares a reasonable brand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 as John said... the GSO/Revellation/Adler/Ascension/others 2 inch will give you a wider FOV of 70deg for around the £50 mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Since GSO make eyepieces for several manufacturers you could search out a Meade 32mm plossl eyepiece, Rother valley Optics.Alternatively try Telescope Service, they do a large range of GSO bits branded under their own logo "TS".Super Plössl - 32mm Brennweite - 1,25' - FMCEmail them ask if they have one and ask the shipping, probably about 5 Euro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally8446 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 All fantastic input, cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Vixen NPL 30mm is always worth a look at.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 There is a limit to the size in 1.25 fitting , over that there not very good, now all it needs is for somebody to post the size, assuming my memory is ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 There is not much point going beyond 32mm in the 1.25" fitting in my opinion. A 40mm won't show more sky and the apparent field of view of 43 degrees appears rather narrow compared to the 52 degrees of a 32mm plossl.In the 2" fitting you can have over 80 degrees of apparent field of course but to get this with quality costs dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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