Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Well guys after much deliberation and though I am now the proud owner of a 31mm sparkling new Nagler I have decided to skip the 20mm ranges as my wonderful 17.3mm Delos give similar views with my scope I am not going to end with " well that's my spending done" because I have used that old chestnut 3 times to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp thing Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Light ain't it? Welcome to the world of counterweighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevetynant Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations I'm sure you'll get some Great deep sky observing done with that. Wouldn't mind a look through one of the premium glasses to see if I could justify the spend in the future. Let us know how you get on with it.Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Light ain't it?Welcome to the world of counterweighting It sure is it also has the same impact on the wallet The maxi isn't exactly a lightweight and took over half a kilo to balance it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations I'm sure you'll get someGreat deep sky observing done with that. Wouldn't mind a look through one of the premium glasses to see if I could justify the spend in the future. Let us know how you get on with it.Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2I sure will kind sir I have done quite a lot of digging and its the deep views I am after and I am sure it will not let me down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargazer_00 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Well done Shaun. We need to keep our economy floating!Looking forward to a review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Well done Shaun. We need to keep our economy floating!Looking forward to a review. Well it should be here tomorrow and as soon as I get the chance I will review it for all the folk that are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 It sure is it also has the same impact on the wallet .Yes, no use trying to use the wallet as a counterbalance!!!Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Yes, no use trying to use the wallet as a counterbalance!!!BarryEspecially now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Nice one Shaun Is this a good time to mention the forthcoming new range of eyepieces from Tele Vue that will ultimately replace the Naglers ?. The "Naglos" (provisional name) will have 85 degree fields of view, 20 mm of eye relief, be 50% lighter than the current Nagler equivalents and have eye lenses the size of saucers. They will deliver the neutrally tinted high transmission views of the Delos and Ethos and will be priced between £350 and £450 each.Well it's just a prediction ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thank you John Wouldn't that just be typical !!!I cant complain I got a very good deal from Simon at the Widescreen centre and it turned out to be a tad cheaper than what Telescope House are offering it for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naemeth Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I am not going to end with " well that's my spending done" because I have used that old chestnut 3 times to date The last time I said that I ended up spending about £1k. I too am not going to be making that mistake again.Hope you enjoy your new eyepiece, I expect photos though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 The last time I said that I ended up spending about £1k. I too am not going to be making that mistake again.Hope you enjoy your new eyepiece, I expect photos though .Thank you young Jonathan you quote should have " for a few hours " & not a few monthsAs soon as it comes I will post a pic of my new eyepiece in the case with its kin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 ....As soon as it comes I will post a pic of my new eyepiece in the case with its kin ....Don't forget the obligatory tin of beans / can of beer for scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Don't forget the obligatory tin of beans / can of beer for scale Believe it or not John I use female ankle weights ( to balance the cope not to tone the calf muscles ) that I attach to the underside of the dew shield with Velcro strips, it works a treat and they are almost invisible £4.00p for 3 half kilo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveGarland Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Nice one Shaun Is this a good time to mention the forthcoming new range of eyepieces from Tele Vue that will ultimately replace the Naglers ?. The "Naglos" (provisional name) will have 85 degree fields of view, 20 mm of eye relief, be 50% lighter than the current Nagler equivalents and have eye lenses the size of saucers. They will deliver the neutrally tinted high transmission views of the Delos and Ethos and will be priced between £350 and £450 each.Well it's just a prediction ...... Damn you John! You had me dribbling lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 He almost had me crying Fortunately Naglos did not show up in the Google search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo636 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations on a mighty fine purchase Shaun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations on a mighty fine purchase Shaun!Thank you Damo, I cant wait to get my eyes on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 congrats mate...just need that first light report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 congrats mate...just need that first light reportThank you Calvin, a report will be forthcoming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 My goodness, have they given you shares in TV yet? Mind you, I have a few of my own and have just added a 5x PowerMate.Congrats! I will never forget my first view through a 31mm Nagler. Exquisite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 My goodness, have they given you shares in TV yet? Mind you, I have a few of my own and have just added a 5x PowerMate.Congrats! I will never forget my first view through a 31mm Nagler. Exquisite.Thank you lukeI am thinking of changing my name to Delos I honestly cannot wait to receive and use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naemeth Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thank you lukeI am thinking of changing my name to Delos I honestly cannot wait to receive and use it Shaun, any plans for a new scope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Shaun, any plans for a new scope? Jonathan,Not just yet as I am very happy with what I have but I have no doubts whatsoever I will buy another because of my love of astronomy and physics My strategy for buying quality eyepieces is mainly on the basis that they will suit any scope of reasonable quality and thus will not impose restrictions on type when that time comes. I think it will be a Dob though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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