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Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

06-04-2013, 11:28 AM

Replies: 14

Recommend me a 25mm eyepiece

Views: 750

Posted By Fox

Stefan I don't think the Superview comes in...

Stefan

I don't think the Superview comes in 25mm, and IMHO I think you can do better with spending a bit more, but not necessarily into the 'hundreds of dollars' range as you state.

I fully...

Forum: Nightscapes

19-03-2013, 07:21 AM

Replies: 45

Fire in the Sky

Views: 1,566

Posted By Fox

Unbelievable! Fox

Unbelievable! Fox

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

04-03-2013, 08:19 PM

Replies: 34

Explore Scientific 100 degree eyepieces, where to buy/distributor?

Views: 2,129

Posted By Fox

Yeah, agree, they are a very tempting range. The...

Yeah, agree, they are a very tempting range. The only concern I have is that with my fast f/5 Televue refractors, how will they go? I've recently tried some cheaper (than I usually buy) eyepieces,...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

04-03-2013, 07:48 PM

Replies: 34

Explore Scientific 100 degree eyepieces, where to buy/distributor?

Views: 2,129

Posted By Fox

Bfuffs, I can vouch for James at VTI Optics in...

Bfuffs, I can vouch for James at VTI Optics in Melbourne. His prices and postage rates are very reasonable IMHO. As I live in Melbourne, I have the advantage that I am able to pick up direct from...

Forum: IceTrade Archives

21-01-2013, 09:57 PM

Replies: 2

[SOLD] Orion Eyepieces

Views: 301

Posted By Fox

PM sent

PM sent

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

21-01-2013, 06:34 AM

Replies: 8

Would this work on an SCT or no?

Views: 798

Posted By Fox

Shane, a long time ago I got the Meade f6.3 focal...

Shane, a long time ago I got the Meade f6.3 focal reducer for my 2080C f10 8 inch SCT. It was fun for a laugh but hardly high end. There was huge distortion across the field, especially the edges, it...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

15-01-2013, 11:11 PM

Replies: 21

Poll: What to do, and not to do

Views: 674

Posted By Fox

Lewis, I can see sense in both sides of the...

Lewis, I can see sense in both sides of the argument, and it will also depend where one decides to store the assembly. Inside the house protected from all elements, in a shed where dust and moisture...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

14-12-2012, 10:38 AM

Replies: 26

New SkyWatcher Mount AZ-EQ6-GT

Views: 5,295

Posted By Fox

In case you haven't seen it, there's also nice...

In case you haven't seen it, there's also nice brief initial review (with pictures) of this mount at Stargazerslounge:
...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

09-12-2012, 01:54 PM

Replies: 26

New SkyWatcher Mount AZ-EQ6-GT

Views: 5,295

Posted By Fox

There's finally a (very) short video of this...

There's finally a (very) short video of this mount on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrNtqNDVnXk

I have to say that it certainly looks beautiful in dual scope az-setup. Does anyone know...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

18-11-2012, 01:06 PM

Replies: 26

New SkyWatcher Mount AZ-EQ6-GT

Views: 5,295

Posted By Fox

Forgive me, ASRO shop? Thanks fox. Ps, I...

Forgive me, ASRO shop? Thanks fox.

Ps, I think I found it, Astroshop.com.au?

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

09-10-2012, 08:33 PM

Replies: 11

How long do filters last?

Views: 610

Posted By Fox

Hi CometC, I see no evidence on my Deep Sky...

Hi CometC, I see no evidence on my Deep Sky filter of "powdering", but then again I'm not able to get the 'macro' image photo that you show, nor do I have a magnifier - how did you photograph your...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

09-10-2012, 01:21 PM

Replies: 11

How long do filters last?

Views: 610

Posted By Fox

Yikes! That does look bad, when I get home tonigt...

Yikes! That does look bad, when I get home tonigt I'll have a closer inspection of mine, and see if can get a 'macro' shot.

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

09-10-2012, 12:12 AM

Replies: 11

How long do filters last?

Views: 610

Posted By Fox

Hi CometC I have a Lumicon Deep Sky filter as...

Hi CometC
I have a Lumicon Deep Sky filter as well, which is around 25 years old or more. Apart from some minor dust and grime, I see no evidence of 'powdery' deterioration at all. I would have...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

03-10-2012, 10:47 PM

Replies: 43

TV Delos Owners??

Views: 2,202

Posted By Fox

If Adorama USA is willing to ship Pentax XW's for...

If Adorama USA is willing to ship Pentax XW's for ~$330 AUD to your doorstep, that's a great price if one is in the market to buy. I got my Pentax XW 7mm in Nov 2006 for $470 from Star Optics, Qld...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

01-10-2012, 02:04 PM

Replies: 43

TV Delos Owners??

Views: 2,202

Posted By Fox

Thanks John, I thought my comments would 'stir...

Thanks John, I thought my comments would 'stir the pot' and you might chime and set the record straight about curvature and the XW's. I certainly love my Pentax XW 7mm, and I wish the 14mm had shown...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

30-09-2012, 11:36 PM

Replies: 43

TV Delos Owners??

Views: 2,202

Posted By Fox

There is one area where the Delos is likely to...

There is one area where the Delos is likely to significantly differ in comparison to the Pentax XW line, and that is the field curvature issues encountered with the Pentax XW 14mm and 20mm eyepieces....

Forum: General Chat

06-08-2012, 07:48 PM

Replies: 170

NASA Curiosity live coverage now on

Views: 5,571

Posted By Fox

Nasa has once again, done themselves proud! What...

Nasa has once again, done themselves proud! What a wonderful moment to share with all of humankind! Fox

Forum: Astronomy Books and Media

17-06-2012, 11:44 AM

Replies: 116

Prometheus!!

Views: 4,808

Posted By Fox

I reiterate that I enjoyed the movie a lot, but...

I reiterate that I enjoyed the movie a lot, but the disappointment was that Prometheus's screenplay and some storyline elements were below par compared to most of Ridley's other work - Alien,...

Forum: Astronomy Books and Media

11-06-2012, 08:35 PM

Replies: 116

Prometheus!!

Views: 4,808

Posted By Fox

I saw it yesterday. As for the visuals, the words...

I saw it yesterday. As for the visuals, the words phenomenal, mind-blowing, and awesome come to mind - hands down definitely raises the bar again for a sci-fi movie. However, I also agree with some...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

16-05-2012, 03:25 PM

Replies: 18

eyepiece or barlow

Views: 818

Posted By Fox

Peter, congratulations and I'm happy to hear you...

Peter, congratulations and I'm happy to hear you like the EP. I've read that it's only a tad behind the Vixen LVW's, and some rate the LVW's up their with the best. Honestly, I predict that the...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

12-05-2012, 07:30 PM

Replies: 18

Recommendation for 5mm eyepiece

Views: 1,214

Posted By Fox

Yeah, I'd look more around the 6 or 7mm mark as...

Yeah, I'd look more around the 6 or 7mm mark as suggested by others.

Dennis, how happy are you with the 13mm TV Plossl and 9mm Vixen LV, both which are around 50 deg FOV? With a 120mm/900mm ED...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

12-05-2012, 12:08 PM

Replies: 18

eyepiece or barlow

Views: 818

Posted By Fox

Peter, the Delos at $370 AUD across the range, is...

Peter, the Delos at $370 AUD across the range, is a good price IMHO considering TV/performance. An alternative may be the Vixen LVW range (although they may still be ~ $300), or cheaper Orion...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

12-05-2012, 11:06 AM

Replies: 18

eyepiece or barlow

Views: 818

Posted By Fox

Peter, do you have a budget, if I may ask? The TV...

Peter, do you have a budget, if I may ask? The TV Plossls are very nice at the FL's you have, beautiful sharp views and field, but I really think once you start getting to the 8-11mm range, you are...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

24-04-2012, 09:01 PM

Replies: 2

Meade LX 80 and LX 800 user manaul's now on meade

Views: 627

Posted By Fox

I'm very keen to see the first reports for both...

I'm very keen to see the first reports for both mounts. The LXD75 is fine with the Genesis but not so suited with the NP127. I'm also wondering if Celestron and Skywatcher will come back with an...

Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters

20-04-2012, 07:15 PM

Replies: 4

Five new Delos announced

Views: 450

Posted By Fox

Excellent!

Excellent!

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