Vixen DX Apochromatic Barlow

[Dan31415]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any advice on the Vixen 1.25 Barlow from myastroshop? The televue barlow is about the same price ($180) or any advice on Vixen EPs generally?
Thanks

Dan

[janoskiss]

Well, it's an apo, whille the televue is an achro. But with barlows it does not matter all that much afaik. On EPs, all I can say is that the Vixen LVW 22mm is brilliant for fast scopes. It's probably the best of all the Vixens.

[Dan31415]

Thanks Janoskiss,

I was also curious about the quality of the Vixen LV eyepieces compared to the televue possl as both are around the $150 mark. I was after some general 'all rounder' EPs. But thought that the first on my list would be a nice Barlow. If not the Vixen, can anyone recommend anything else in the $150-200 bracket.

Thanks

[janoskiss]

Re LVs: Some love them some don't care for them all that much. I'm one of the latter. Re barlows: Antares 1.6x 2" is pretty damn good. I ordered mine from scopestuff.com. Add a 2" barrel extension to turn it into a 2x, or 4" for 2.4x.