.965"/1.25" Hybrid Diagonal

[L8-Nite]

Hi, I'm relatively new to these forums. Could someone tell me of a source here in the UK for the purchase of a new Antares Hybrid Diagonal, "other" than the vendor Scopes & Skies.

Thanks

[John]

Rother Valley Optics do them:

Antares 0.965" - 1.25" 90 Degree Mirror Diagonal | Telescope Accessories | Rother Valley Optics

[L8-Nite]

Great,

I have been looking at individual sites and have come up empty.

Thank you John !

[John]

No problem - there are not too many Antares stockists in the UK, which is a shame because their range includes some interesting items and their quality is pretty good for the £'s spent

[garethmob]

I has an interesting adapter with my astral. It was a .9xx to 1.25 with compression ring. And my 1.25 diagonal plugs right into it:)

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[L8-Nite]

Hi Gaz,

Thanks for the reply. Currently I don't have a 1.25" diagonal, or a scope that uses one. Both of my older refractors are for .965", hence having the hybrid would take care of two issues with one accessory. Still, your adapter sounds interesting, perhaps I will get a chance to see it and meet you at one of the S.W.G. observing sessions.

Cheers

[garethmob]

i'll be bringing the scope with me most meets

it was like this but with a brass compression ring (these should be standered on everything ) and looked a bit better built Amazon.com: .965"-to-1.25" Orion Eyepiece Adapter: Camera & Photo

what scopes do you have mike?

[L8-Nite]

One is a 76mm Sears model 6339-A and the other is a 60mm Carton.

I posted photos of them in my profile album.

[garethmob]

they do look nice i can see why you want to use them

if you can come to the next meet and havent got an adapter by then your more than happy to give mine a whurl if you bring the scopes,

[L8-Nite]

Thanks Gaz, I appreciate the offer. I'll most likely be at the Blaenavon meet on April 28th.

[L8-Nite]

No problem - there are not too many Antares stockists in the UK, which is a shame because their range includes some interesting items and their quality is pretty good for the £'s spent

Getting good quality at a fair price is all I ask for.

Thanks again John.

[L8-Nite]

Getting good quality at a fair price is all I ask for.

Thanks again John.

After ordering from Rother, the diagonal arrived the following morning.

A fair price, nicely made, and great service.

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