Thread: A Lesson Learnt
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Old 04-02-2006, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DRCORTEX
I read the advice, thought about it, read it again, then went ahead and purchased a 4mm GSO Plossl ... it simply dosn't work - ... now, I wonder what else I could use it for.
Makes a good spare dustcap for your focuser. When I sold my ED80 I included one as a dustcap (lost the original one after swapping various 2-to-1.25" adapters & barlows around all the time).

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Originally Posted by DRCORTEX
I am going to get one of these wide field 80 degree 11mm from the Andrews catalog - they look allright.
I thought the title of your post was "Lesson Learnt". Go get that 11mm cheapo widefield if you need another lesson.

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Originally Posted by DRCORTEX
If I can't see one hell of a lot of difference, then I can't justify forking out $400+ on a top of the line eyepeice ( and thats' just one! )
You can get great eyepieces for around $50 and superb EPs for around $100, if you are willing to put up with a modest FOV.

yes, telrad good. Rigel quickfinder better for a small scope (i think... i have telrad and rigel quickie on the way).
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