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Old 20-06-2013, 10:12 PM
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1.25 Parfocal rings???

Hi all,
Anyone know where I can but parfocal ring for 1.25 EP's in Sydney or even nationally? can't seem to find any in the usual sources.
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Old 20-06-2013, 10:32 PM
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do a search on the MyAstro website and you will find them, although I an sure I got mine from Bintel.
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Old 20-06-2013, 11:25 PM
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Thanks Roger - Bintel don't have them. I will try My Astro.
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Old 22-06-2013, 04:25 PM
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They are available on ebay (from UK) for about $12 delivered.

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Old 07-07-2013, 08:43 PM
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Hi Bruce,
I got one for my Qhy5 from here, http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com....-refractor.htm $7 delivered Cheap as chips, and local!
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Old 14-07-2013, 03:37 AM
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You can cut your own from PVC pipe, in any width required. if you don't have the tools to do a uniform cut, a local machine shop could do it for you in a few minutes.
If the I.D. of the pipe matches the O.D. of the eyepiece barrel, you may need to secure the ring. I've found a non-permanent way of doing so is a tiny drop of rubber cement on the barrel when you slide the ring on. Later, the cement can be removed with a finger if the eyepiece is sold.
Unlike commercial rings, you can make them of any size needed, too, which eliminates the possibility of slippage or of a setscrew marring the barrel of the eyepiece.
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