BORROW/TEST 27mm Televue Panoptic

[erick]

I'm starting to feel that I would prefer a shorter focal length Panoptic to my 35mm Panoptic in my 12" f5 reflector. But I don't know :confuse2:

I would like to try a 27mm. Anyone out there willing to lend me their 27mm Televue Panoptic for a session or two of testing with my scope? Pickup from somewhere in Melbourne would be best.

If I like it more than my 35mm, then you may have a sale, if that is your wish and the price is right.

(If so, my 35mm Televue Panoptic will come on the market)

Thanks
Eric

[Jeff]

Hi Eric, drop in and borrow some time if you like (unless you find someone closer). The 27mm is definitely a good choice for a f/5 dob. I too originally tried the 35mm, by the 7mm exit pupil was a bit too much for my ageing eyes.

Jeff

[erick]

Many thanks Jeff for your kind offer. I'll be in touch if no other closer (also kind) offer. I can pick up during day on this coming Saturday. Eric

[Gama]

I have a Meade 5000 UWA 30mm (82 deg), which brings magnificent images in my scopes.
Im in Sydenham, and be good to compare your views.

Theo

[erick]

Thanks Theo, maybe we can at some stage. I'm sort of coming to the view that 68 deg AFOV is all I need - but I might change my mind later.

[Gama]

Co$t ya nothin, but 1 hour total time...

Up to you.

This eyepiece brings pin point stars for me on my scopes.

Theo

[erick]

Very tempted, Theo! Have you got that dome there in Sydenham? Maybe I can come up with my 12" one clear evening and we can compare eyepieces. We can take this into PMs. Ta Eric