Show me your eyepiece/accessories case, please.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

At the next star party, would it be an idea to construct the most WAY OVER THE TOP EP collection, preferably with about three or four ways to construct any focal length using zooms, barlows etc, and take a photograph of it. We could then present it as the bona fide collection of some fictitious member of the forum, so we can always say: "My collection complete? No way, look at his!" whenever challenged about our EP collection.

[pvaz]

At the next star party, would it be an idea to construct the most WAY OVER THE TOP EP collection, preferably with about three or four ways to construct any focal length using zooms, barlows etc, and take a photograph of it. We could then present it as the bona fide collection of some fictitious member of the forum, so we can always say: "My collection complete? No way, look at his!" whenever challenged about our EP collection.

My over the top EP set would be a Nagler 31T5, a full Ethos set, a Pentax zoom and a set of Zeiss ABBE Orthos for planetary.

About 7k would probably cover that...

[Nexus 6]

My over the top EP set would be a Nagler 31T5, a full Ethos set, a Pentax zoom and a set of Zeiss ABBE Orthos for planetary.

About 7k would probably cover that...

I'll get them posted to you Paulo!

Some brilliant ep's being shown on this thread.

Edited January 22, 2011 by Nexus 6

[tuc]

This pic is a bit out of date now but it shows the Maplins case off - it's the one with cubed foam which I've pressed the eyepieces into:

I just knew I would see a lot of green in there.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

My over the top EP set would be a Nagler 31T5, a full Ethos set, a Pentax zoom and a set of Zeiss ABBE Orthos for planetary.

About 7k would probably cover that...

Why not add a couple of PowerMates, and one of these:

:D

[BenM]

I like Pelican cases ( www.pelican.com ) for the truck but if I'm hand carrying, it's better to have a soft-sided case with dividers like a camera bag with lens slots. Like that I'll only be carrying two or three eyepieces. For a whole collection as shown by others, I'd go with the pelican. Same thing for the scope itself.

[BenM]

Nice eyepiece. It looks like I could stick my head in it for a 360 degree apparent field of view.

[toshapetriji]

Just a baby set compared to some of you guys. Still plenty of room though

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Nice collection, better than what I had a just few years back

[star_chaser]

Kinda BORING.......but this is mine:4mm,6mm,9mm,15mm,32mm,2x Barlow,moon filter and 6 different coloured filters. Also have a couple of 10mm,20mm and 25mm. Waiting on a SW LP filter to add to it.

how do you find the kit luke i was looking at buying the same cheers.star

Edited January 19, 2011 by star_chaser

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Here is a little update of mine, now with the Radian 10mm added

[Moonshane]

sweet collection! I particularly like the idea of a 22mm Nagler but as I have a 22mm Panoptic I'll live with not having one.

that said, come on!! there's lots of space in there

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

sweet collection! I particularly like the idea of a 22mm Nagler but as I have a 22mm Panoptic I'll live with not having one.

that said, come on!! there's lots of space in there

First priority: a 31mm Nagler T5, that should fill up some space! However, the need for a travel scope is also quite urgent (for a given value of urgent).

[Moonshane]

yeah me too. I have half an eye on a 26mm Nagler though as this will give me about the same field as my 35mm Panoptic and a smaller exit pupil at home where LP's quite bad.

I bought my 15x70s set up as a 'travel scope'.

[russ]

Here is a little update of mine, now with the Radian 10mm added

Looks a very nice collection and a 31mm T5 will certainly fit in well. I'd be happy with any one of those eyepieces there.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Looks a very nice collection and a 31mm T5 will certainly fit in well. I'd be happy with any one of those eyepieces there.

I am also happy. I would be delighted once the blumming clouds buzz off

There is some hope of some breaks in the clouds by the end of the week.

[Veracocha]

Due to the cloudy nights I thought I would occupy myself with some sponge & a stanley knife. Not bad for a first effort?

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[Moonshane]

very cool! I like the approach and it looks great!

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Very nice set-up indeed! And you have still got space for more stuff

[DeejayP999]

My ultra minimalist set (3 Radians and a 32mm Plossl) and a home made wooden case!

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Nice set. Are you going to add some padding to the box?

[russ]

My ultra minimalist set (3 Radians and a 32mm Plossl) and a home made wooden case!

Did you make the best of the Radian offer

Nice set.

[DeejayP999]

Nice set. Are you going to add some padding to the box?

I wasn't planning to, Michael. The EPs fit in to holes inside the box, they're quite a snug fit and with the lid shut they can't get out of the holes.

That said, I wouldn't use this box for long distance transport, but it's OK for going from the house to the back garden.

Tbh, I don't really like foam for long term storage. It's got good shock absorbing ability, but I'm concerned that it can also trap moisture.

[DeejayP999]

Did you make the best of the Radian offer

Nice set.

I sure did!

Three Radians for £340 quid? Too good to miss!

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I sure did!

Three Radians for £340 quid? Too good to miss!

The offer was not available in the Netherlands, otherwise I would have jumped at it. Regarding moisture: just chuck any silica gel packages that come with electronics or other products into the case, that solves the problem.