High Power EP's For Galaxies ?

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Thanks Dave, I didn't know that either.

But I am still getting the Tak coz I LOOOOVE the view

[johnno]

Ken,
Absolutely loved the photo of NGC 4945,in your earlier post.

WHAT A GREAT SHOT,Thanks.
Regards.John

[CoombellKid]

Originally Posted by matt

Wow!

I've never seen a galaxy look that bright through the eyepiece

That's really how bright the lighter areas of the galaxy appear with that scope/ep combo?

And you didn't even use a UHC or OIII filter!

FWIW for Barb and David's sake, you wouldn't use either of the above filters
on galaxies. Since both filters are designed to cut down star light to enhance
the visible emission lines of nebulous cloud. Galaxies or the light we see from
them is esentially star light, hence you would be blocking the very light your
trying to observe.

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[matt]

onya rob

Still, it's handy to have either or both those items in your kit for when you want to turn your attention to the objects they are designed for

[Tamtarn]

Thanks everone . After a great deal of thought we have decided on the Pentax 7mm XW considering the added FOV and eye relief this particular EP will suit our needs.

We certainly realise that using a filter is totally useless on observing galaxies but we know it would be an advantage for observing Nebula.

All in all we feel the Pentax is just what we need and with the added advantage of the cheaper price at $399 before the upcoming price rise it was too good a deal to miss out on. EP now ordered due to arrive this week. Hoping for better weather.



Barb & David

[matt]

Very nice.

Please be sure to give us a thorough first light report.

The 7mm XW will almost certainly be my next ep purchase so I'll be really interested to read your comments