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cahullian
19-05-2005, 01:17 PM
Just wondering what to do about a barlow x2 I have a 1'25 focuser and am wondering should I buy the 1'25 for $39 or or go for the 2" for $79? Just incase i move up to a bigger focuser in the future? Any help in this area would be appreciated.:confuse3:

Gazz
ving
19-05-2005, 01:42 PM
go the focuser first... you wont fit the 2" barlow into the 1.25 focuser.

umm what scope do you have agian?

oh, and save for a quality barlow. a good one will make things look better and a poor one will actually degrade your view
iceman
19-05-2005, 01:55 PM
Are you sure it's a 1.25" focuser? The GSO's come with 2" focusers with a 1.25" adapter.

I'd get the 2" barlow, because it also comes with a 1.25" adapter, so you can use any and all eyepieces with it.

If you want a bit better quality, get the Orion Shorty Plus 2x barlow, around $140.
ving
19-05-2005, 01:57 PM
like mike said... you sure there isnt an adapter on the focuser already?
cahullian
19-05-2005, 02:10 PM
Thanx for the quick replies

there is a 2'' me bad lol
I just unscrewed the 1.25''
Where could I get the better quality barlow mike?
Im using a 8'' dob ving
iceman
19-05-2005, 02:12 PM
Bintel supply them, that's probably the quickest option.
cahullian
19-05-2005, 02:13 PM
Thanx mike you wouldnt have their address or web site in your pocket would you?:whistle:
iceman
19-05-2005, 02:14 PM
www.bintelshop.com.au

Give them a call, give your c/c details and receive it in a couple of days!
cahullian
19-05-2005, 02:16 PM
Im calling as we type lol
ving
19-05-2005, 02:21 PM
lol!
on ya cahullian :)
hope you enjoy your new barlow...

you live far enuff away to not ruin my skies with your purchase :P
cahullian
19-05-2005, 02:26 PM
he he ving
ballaratdragons
19-05-2005, 09:46 PM
Hey Gary,

Why not just jump on the Newcastle/Sydney train and go pick it up. Cheaper than driving down, quicker than the post, and you can use it as soon as you get back!
cahullian
19-05-2005, 11:45 PM
Dont think so Ken last time I came home on a Sydney train I fell asleep and woke up in central again lol. Anyway it costs about $25 return to sydney on the train these days. I'll wait with baited breath on the post.
we had clear skies for a few hours tonight and I saw Saturn with three moons and maybe a fourth with averted viewing(dont ask me to swear on the bible though) the forth was very close to the ring on the right : ) Also had a field day looking at the Jewel box.

Gazz