upgrading skywatcher Star diagonal

[ether823]

Hi, I am thinking of upgrading my skywatcher star diagonal. The one I have at the moment is the one that came with my 127 makcass. Any ideas of some recommendations would be great.  Pete

[John]

The William Optics 1.25" dielectric diagonal is nicely made and very popular:

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/diagonals/william-optics-125-carbon-fibre-dielectric-diagonal.html

The optical performance difference delivered by a diagonal upgrade is more subtle than earth shattering but the William Optics unit is very well made and finished.

[alan potts]

I had a 2 inch SW diagonal that came with the 180mm Maksutov, having looked at it for a few moments I can't believe it will be in the same league as the Williams Optic diagonal. I would think it would take the optimum in conditions, scope and eyes to tell WO from my Televues.

I used a friends WO carbon fiber diagonal about a year ago and thought it was a very fine piece of kit.

Alan

[ether823]

Thanks for the comments guys, much appreceated,  Pete