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Originally Posted by ausastronomer
Johnno,
Sorry to hear about the eyepiece tumble. It is never a good feeling when this sort of thing happens but take a little comfort from the fact that "it could have been" a very expensive one.
I know it might sound a little "anal" but I got myself into a pattern years ago after dropping an eyepiece whilst packing up. The 1st thing I do when I finish observing is to remove my eyepiece and any accessories from the telescope. I then pack them back into my hard foam lined aluminium carry case and lock the case and then put it in the car or take it inside, depending on where I am observing. I then proceed to pack up everything else and put it away or in the car. The last thing I move is the telescope. In addition I never use the accessory tray fitted to the telescope, I actually remove them. I always use an observing table beside the telescope and place my eyepiece case on the table. As I change over eyepieces I always return them immediately to their nesting place in the case. It may sound a little bit of a pain and a bit "anal" but I haven't had an accident in a long long time 
CS-John B |
Hi All,
You are right John,
That IS good advice, and I included you entire post,as I think EVERYONE, should read it.
AS I said it was my own fault,I was trying to hold the screen door open with one hand,and get the scope in with the other.
It was a very awkward exercise,I SHOULD have put a brick against the door,but even so,i SHOULD have brought the eyepieces in FIRST.
Then I would NOT have taken the Lords Name in Vain,
And used the other words,that would have got me expelled from Sunday School.
Ving,
Thankfully it is quite ok,It fits inside the focuser,Just,
although I need to take the chrome barrel off,and using a wooden dowel, so I dont damage the thread,Hopefully tap it back into shape.
Rob,
I find the 40mm,quite good in the ED80,it seems to be quite sharp almost to the edge,with no seagulls,M45, and M42,in this eyepiece is stunning,especially Barlowed.
But I am the first to admit,I am no expert on eyepieces,nor do I have anything to compare it to.
But,I WAS surprised at how sharp it is,I think in a faster scope it may not be as good.
The ED80 is F 7.5.
Regards.
John