Astromart EP's

[frogman]

there are a few EP's on Astromart (yes ive read the other posts).... Curious what they'd be like ...... whos got them
they are

Televue 8-24 click stop zoom, asking $125, very light use. Comes with original box and paperwork.

Richard


And

For Sale: TV 8mm Radian

Price: $175.00


Includes bolt case and end caps, no box. Glass is clean, no marks on barrel. Shipping and insurance included.

[h0ughy]

i take it your after one anthony?

[frogman]

Well i keep pinching Louies 10mm when hes here, and id like a descent EP for the doo in December!

i was told the 9.9 uwa ???i think it was is excelent but i cant afford new

[gbeal]

I have dealt a lot on Astromart (OK, I am an addict!!), and yet to have a bad deal. Make sure the seller has a bit of feedback, and that the price you pay is what you are happy with, and ask for USPS air, not UPS. An eyepiece should cost about US$20 or so to post, and take about a week. Payment is best via PayPal. You may find the Radian is "shipped in the US", so ask first.
Astromart is a fantastic resource. Not saying Mikes back yard isn't it is just that Astromart has a bigger audience, and if anything this is IIS's best feature, a small close knit community.

[atalas]

Hey Anthony ! do you want a 9mm Nagler ?

[frogman]

yes i do Louie however i can only spend around the $200-$300 ish mark

[atalas]

Then PM me dude !

[ausastronomer]

Louie,

Is that a 9mm type 1 Nagler your offering to sell to Froggy ?

CS-John B

[ving]

the 9mm nag'd be great fer ya froggy :)

[atalas]

Yes John I believe so , or a Type II If there is such a one ! I'm going to try and see the guy tonight about It. I myself have used these and did like them but I doubt they would be as sharp as the Type 6 . Anyway John this is where your expertise comes in !
what you think ?

[davidpretorius]

i have been looking at that 8mm radian too!

[atalas]

Hey thats a good point Davo ! Anthony do you like observing with classes on or off ?

[ausastronomer]

Louie,

There were 2 slightly different versions of the type 1 as far as I am aware. 1 with smooth sides and no eyecup and the other with knurling on the body and a rubber eyecup. Both versions have a dual barrell (2" and 1.25"). Optically I think both versions are the same. The 1st version came out about 1981, the 2nd version about 1985 I think. If yours has the knurling on the side it is the most recent version. I think they were produced up until the mid to late 1990's. The Nagler T2's were only produced in 12mm, 16mm and the 20mm. That 20mm brick you own is a T2, fine eyepiece but a lethal weapon in the wrong hands :)

These 1st hit the market in 1981 so are now 25 yr old technology ie coatings etc. They are an excellent eyepiece even by todays standards, which are exceptionally high. Light transmission, sharpness and contrast is down a little on the Nagler T6 and Pentax XW but is still very good. Kidney beaning is an issue for some users of this eyepiece, however I have no problems using it and I think its a case of getting used to placing your eye in the right place. Eye relief is too tight for eye-glass wearers but is fine for non eyeglass wearers. Unless Froggy has very bad astigmatism he shouldnt need to use his glasses with this eyepiece as the exit pupil is under 2mm in his scope.
This eyepiece is very similar in design to the Meade Series 4000 8.8mm UWA. Consequently it is also very similar in performance.

Froggy,

If you can't afford a new 9mm Nagler T6 or 10mm Pentax XW and dont need to wear your glasses while observing grab it son :). Its about 4 light years better than anything you own currently and really only bettered by the Nagler T6, Pentax XW/XL and maybe the Vixen Lanthanum Wides IMO for use in an F5 scope.

CS-John B

[atalas]

Thanks for all that info John ! I havent bought It yet, I want to pick It up tonight If I can
Anthony can try It out next meet and If he likes It he can have It and I'll wait for another
off Astromart !

[frogman]

Sounds seet guys .... big thunder storm on the way so itll be quick.... i DONT wear my goggles while observing ... i just had a good chat with john on the phone and it sounds like i might just have to buy it off louie
then all i have to do is find another on the other end ot the scale to replace my RPG and/or my new 30mm plossl (thanks irish) * ooo it was irish wasnt it :( sorry dude *

Antony

[frogman]

Hey guys theres an Aussie seller selling a Vixen LV 9mm for $100 plus postage ?
yes ... no ??
I didnt really give it ( the NAG ) a go but i really cant see what is so special about an EP that costs $300.

HELP AGAIN??@?@?@?@@???!?!?
Ant

[iceman]

Hey Anthony.

MyAstroShop (http://www.myastroshop.com.au) sell Vixen's (LV and LVW's). He'll do you a good price if you tell him Mike @ IceInSpace sent you.

[davidpretorius]

it is good to friends in high places!