New arrival

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Got a 15mm Vixen SLV from bomberbaz, for use in the 80mm solar set-up. This should give a very useful 128x, and a FOV that shows just the best part of the image.

 

Build quality is classic Vixen, lightweight but solid. This might also be good for a lightweight travel set.

[LukeSkywatcher]

I may not understand the mechanics of EP's, but i do know that Vixen is quality build and performance no matter which range (im an NPL kind of guy). 

 

[John]

The SLV's are really nice eyepieces

[Chris]

Yep really nice, and great value now days.

[alan potts]

Congratulations on the new kid on the block. I have never had the chance to use one but John has and that is good enough for me. Hope you enjoy it Michael.

Alan

[Paul73]

Never tried one on solar, but the night time views are very pleasing.

Enjoy.

Paul

[Fozzie]

I haven't got a bad thing to say against them, Just great all round EP's that are a joy to use.. Drop it in the C8 and point it at M13 at some point.. (I know it has stiff completion in your EP case)

20 hours ago, Chris Lock said:

Yep really nice, and great value now days.

They never seem to get snapped up though second hand.. always takes a while for them to go..!? I feel like they are just so under appreciated because of the 50deg spec..

19 hours ago, Paul73 said:

Never tried one on solar, but the night time views are very pleasing.

Enjoy.

Paul

Try it Paul, the 72mm Ed and Lunt wedge with the 9mm or 12mm give lovely views..

Ta

Fozzie

[YKSE]

21 hours ago, Paul73 said:

Never tried one on solar,

Paul

Please try it, you might be surprised

Hint: someone having both 14mm and 17mm EPs bought a 15mm for solar.....

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

The 17 won't fit in the solar spectrum filter back (1.25"). I tried it in the solar spectrum, and again had some difficulties with reflections. Once you shielded your eyes the view was fine.

[Paul73]

I wasn't suggesting that they would underperform on solar viewing. I have the 5 & 6 mm SLV which would be asking a bit much of the poor old Lunt Wedge in terms of magnification in my 600mm fl ED80. The 12 or 15mm would be lovely.

Has anyone tried them for Bino Viewing? I should imagine that the view would be splendid.

Paul

[Mak the Night]

The only Vixen EP I have is a 30mm NPL that I use in my grab'n'go kit. I was quite impressed by the quality of the lenses and it gives sharp, bright views almost right up to the edge of field. It is also very light but well made. The eye lens is a generous size and larger than a standard GSO 32mm Plossl and I'm pretty convinced the NPL has a full 50° FOV. I could even see Saturn's rings (just about) at 33.3x with it the other morning.

The broad shallow safety undercut is no problem and I've even warmed to the plastic twist-up eyeguard.