Altair Lightwave

[andrew63]

This looks like a genuine new line which could fit a gap in the market if the quality is good.

They appear familiar to a certain range though

9mm Lightwave Premium 68 degree Long Eye Relief Eyepiece :: Eyepieces & Barlows :: Altair Astro

andrew

[John]

Similar spec to some of the Hyperions, Delos and Pentax XW's but less than half the price of the latter two. I guess the key thing is are they more Hyperion-like or Delos / XP-like in their performance ?

I think these have appeared under under the Orion (USA) brand name too.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

They are also available under the Omegon brand (astroshop.de)

[andrew63]

I assume they are made from a Chinese factory and if they are delos clones in the same way as the ES 82 are nagler clones they could be a popular choice. It might not be too long before one appers with a 'swan' logo on!

andrew

[Capricorn]

Who's going the get the first one to find out what they are like ?

[andrew63]

Who's going the get the first one to find out what they are like ?

If FLO stock them perhaps they can give a few to John to try out for us

andrew

[alan potts]

Not cheap at 129 pounds when you think a new Meade UWA 5.5mm 8.8.. or 14mm will cost you less than 120. I have the 5.5mm and although I have not given it a hard time yet it is looking very very good indeed. I have the 14mm too but the old one, I wonder if they are the same?

Alan,