Baader Scopos? Have you pulled the pin of this hand grenade?

[emadmoussa]

Not much info on this eyepiece out there. Will be interested to hear from people who used the 30mm or 35mm Scopos Extreme...

[emadmoussa]

Anybody??

[Stargazer_00]

is it just me that's wondering how you got a hand grenade?

[emadmoussa]

is it just me that's wondering how you got a hand grenade?

It's a toy...same size as the real one.

[emadmoussa]

That's the right one -- the non-explosive...

Anybody used it before? I mean for astronomy, not battles?

[Stargazer_00]

Not me, what's the AFOV on it?

[emadmoussa]

Not me, what's the AFOV on it?

70 degrees,,,

http://astronomia.co...m-eyepiece.html

Unfortunately, not much of information available on this item. And I'm not sure whether or not it'll be efficient on my telescope (152mm f/5.9 frac). I'll probably call the dealer...

Look a the size of this beast..

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

That looks very large and hefty for a 70 deg. It is larger than the 40mm TMB Paragon I had (same as SW Aero). The Paragon worked fine in my F/6 scope. There is a review including the 30mm Scopos here:

http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=2202

The Baader Aspherics are the successors to this EP.

[Steep]

It's a toy...same size as the real one.

Aye, tell that to the AT squad when they arrive!

I wonder, is that the biggest eyepiece in existence??

[emadmoussa]

I like big eyepieces. If you're using it for visual on NEQ6, it shouldn't really be a problem weight wise. This one is 1.2Kg. I just can't comprehend how an EP this size weighs that much...

By the way, Michael, the 30mm version doesn't have much of a praise. I found some limited reviews on this 35mm...they seem pretty positive.

[emadmoussa]

That looks very large and hefty for a 70 deg. It is larger than the 40mm TMB Paragon I had (same as SW Aero). The Paragon worked fine in my F/6 scope. There is a review including the 30mm Scopos here:

http://www.cloudynig...hp?item_id=2202

The Baader Aspherics are the successors to this EP.

Reading through...

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

The review is quite short, but it seems to be a good EP, if a bit heavy.

[emadmoussa]

The review is quite short, but it seems to be a good EP, if a bit heavy.

I've seen some disapproval of the 30mm regarding some astigmatism and seagulls around the AFOV very edge, but its big brother, 35mm, looks like is the receiver of most praise. Will keep looking...

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

What sort of prices are being asked? I would certainly not be paying more than for a SW Aero 35mm, preferably less.

[emadmoussa]

So far only 3 dealers in the UK... £99.80, £104 and £106, so it's cheaper than the SW Aero 35mm

[emadmoussa]

OK, guys. I took the plunge and ordered both the Baader Hyperion 8mm and the Baader Scopos Extreme 35mm...also a Telrad. Now, no food till the next pay day

[alan potts]

That looks bigger than my 41mm Panoptic and my 40mm Meade SWA and that is big. Looks like you get plenty for you 100 quid.

Alan.

[Stargazer_00]

Cool. Give us a first light on them

[emadmoussa]

Will definitely do. But guys, these Scopos 35mm EPs are becoming rare. I bought it from 365Astronomy and it was the last one in stock...so basically, if it turns out to be great you'll either be lucky to find ones or you'll simply hate me

They still sell them on Astronomia.co.uk ...and some dealer in Europe. Google it.

[alan potts]

Emad,

Down to you for the review then, I have to say I looked at getting one of these about 4 years ago, but got talked into the 40mm SWA Meade which I still have and can't get rid of. Wish I had got this now I would have had a customer and a good deal more cash in my pocket.

Good luck and enjoy.

Alan

[John]

You might find this review interesting:

http://www.cloudynig...hp?item_id=1451

The unbranded eyepiece in this group seems to be a prototype of the 35mm Scopos which was also sold under the Orion brand in the USA. It does very well so the production eyepiece should be slightly better still I would think:

[Macavity]

I must admit I remember it as a short-lived *Orion* product - When I was first contemplating Baader Hyperions.

[faulksy]

i seen them on ebay a few weeks ago, never heard of them till then. but john had of course lol. no serprise there

[emadmoussa]

John is the official authority on EPs down here

[emadmoussa]

The Baader Scopos 35mm has arrived.

First impression, weighty and big. It definitely feels like you're holding a very bulky yet substantially high quality item in your hand. See the size in comparison with an Omni 40mm Plossl and a 8mm Baader Hyperion Modular.

Same as the Baader hyperion series, it comes with a leather bag and an extra 2" cap. The top rubber extends as well.

At first look, having tested it on terrestrial objects, it's sharp, clean and definitely high contrast from edge to edge. Very comfortable to use if you ignore the weight.

On my 152mm F/5.9 refractors it sits snugly and doesn't really stand out that much as bulky and out of proportions. It's a big frac anyway!

I'm yet to test it in a real astronomical environment if the weather allows of course. They say, it's going to be briefly clear tonight. Looking outside the window, it doesn't seem really promising.

One problem though, I have no clue where to store it...it's too big for a standard eyepiece padded case. I think it'll need to sit on the side for the time being.

Until I have tested it properly, enjoy the photos!