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04-03-2013, 08:52 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
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Originally Posted by Fox
Yeah, agree, they are a very tempting range. The only concern I have is that with my fast f/5 Televue refractors, how will they go? I've recently tried some cheaper (than I usually buy) eyepieces, namely the Orion Stratus 24mm and TMB Planetary 9mm, and both show noticeable (to my eyes) field curvature in my NP127is. By contrast, my Pentax XW 7mm shows no detectable curvature - but then the XW costs A LOT more than the Orion Stratus and TMB put together! So I wonder what sort of picture the ES range would give with a TV f/5 refractor. Fox!
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Should be fine. ES scopes go down to F6. Their eyepieces are meant to be very well corrected in their own scopes. I imagine a NP127 with a built in FF should perform just as well if not better.
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04-03-2013, 09:16 PM
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Ebotec Alpeht Sicamb
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
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A superwide eyepiece would have to have a flat field, what's the point of a huge canvas if only the centre is in focus? Not only would you have to roll your eyes around to see the far edges, you'd also have to refocus.
One thing that apparently only eyepiece makers with a field-scope lineage (such as Pentax and Nikon) have under control is geometric distortion. I suppose that's because the typical barrel distortion of most eyepieces is particularly annoying with terrestrial use. Oh, and orthos of course, they seem to be distortion free as well.
Cheers
Steffen.
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26-03-2013, 10:38 AM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: sydney, australia
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There is another Aussie retailer of ES eyepieces:
Extravision Australia
Worth a look.
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26-03-2013, 02:07 PM
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Ebotec Alpeht Sicamb
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
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Thanks Alex, added to my bookmarks. You never know where the next accessory bargain pops up…
There have been quite a few new (or unknown to me anyway) Aussie online stores lately. Is there a definitive list?
Cheers
Steffen.
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26-03-2013, 06:56 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
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From the extravision website.
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 14mm 100 Degree EYEPIECE 2"
$545.
Holy COW!
Compared to the price I got mine. That thing must actually have the apparent field of 140 degrees and not 100.
More to the point, why is the 20mm $100 less. Trends around the world indicate the 20mm is $100 more then the 14mm.
Actually, shouldn't really be surprised by the pricing. If I'm not mistaken these guys mark up Celestron equipment before they are distributed around Australia being the sole importer. But I've digressed.
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27-03-2013, 09:42 AM
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Invented the Four Track
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Clayton SA
Posts: 328
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AG Hybrid
From the extravision website.
EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 14mm 100 Degree EYEPIECE 2"
$545.
Holy COW!
Compared to the price I got mine. That thing must actually have the apparent field of 140 degrees and not 100.
More to the point, why is the 20mm $100 less. Trends around the world indicate the 20mm is $100 more then the 14mm.
Actually, shouldn't really be surprised by the pricing. If I'm not mistaken these guys mark up Celestron equipment before they are distributed around Australia being the sole importer. But I've digressed.
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Just ordered an ES 30mm 82 Deg , Great price
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27-03-2013, 03:34 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Loupy31
Just ordered an ES 30mm 82 Deg , Great price
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$220.00
If that's not a mistake for the 30mm 82. I recommend everyone go and buy one right now. IT WILL ENRICH YOUR LIFE! Especially, if you ever wanted to own an eyepiece with very close performance to a 31mm nagler for almost 1/3 the price.
So maybe its not all bad then
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28-03-2013, 10:38 PM
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Invented the Four Track
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Arrived today, and it is huge...
Loupy31
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28-03-2013, 11:32 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Loupy31
Arrived today, and it is huge...
Loupy31
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Yes. yes it is. It weighs about a kilo.
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30-03-2013, 04:57 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Blue Mountains
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Hey Adrian,
Which eyepieces did you lend me to use on my dob the other night? I am keen to make a purchase on some quality EPs.
I know we used the Explore Scientific ones but can't remember if they were the 82 or 100 degree ones? Also do you notice any significant difference between the 82 degree 14mm to the 100 degree 14mm?
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30-03-2013, 09:15 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroJason
Hey Adrian,
Which eyepieces did you lend me to use on my dob the other night? I am keen to make a purchase on some quality EPs.
I know we used the Explore Scientific ones but can't remember if they were the 82 or 100 degree ones? Also do you notice any significant difference between the 82 degree 14mm to the 100 degree 14mm?
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Well, we used the 9mm and 14mm 100's. I lent you the 14mm 82. We also used the 30mm 82 in your scope. Yes, big difference between the 82 and 100s. Physical size of the eyepieces for one. For the 100's they are 2" and the 82 are 1.25". Optically the difference between 82 and 100 degrees is significant. You have to roll your eyes or tilt your head to see the full field of view. Not a problem with me or you if I remember.
If your going to move on some new eyepieces I would recommend getting some 82's to start with. The 6.7,8.8,11 get particularly good reviews. I would recommend the 6.7 and 11, or 8.8 and 14mm setup to get started. The 6.7 is particularly good, it has a very flat field.
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31-03-2013, 08:29 AM
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Registered User
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Location: Blue Mountains
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ok yes it was the 100's were we had to roll our eyes to see the full field of view. Is that because the exit pupil exceeds the diameter of our iris? Not that I mind this because you really get that sense that you are immersed in the field!
The 82's might be the way to go to start with though, for one the price, secondly the 1.25" EPs would fit my Televue 2x barlow and thirdly the weight... I would need to get counter weights for the dob with those 100's I think.
Thanks mate, some food for thought there.
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31-03-2013, 03:56 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroJason
ok yes it was the 100's were we had to roll our eyes to see the full field of view. Is that because the exit pupil exceeds the diameter of our iris? Not that I mind this because you really get that sense that you are immersed in the field!
The 82's might be the way to go to start with though, for one the price, secondly the 1.25" EPs would fit my Televue 2x barlow and thirdly the weight... I would need to get counter weights for the dob with those 100's I think.
Thanks mate, some food for thought there.
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10-04-2013, 04:24 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Townsville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AG Hybrid
$220.00
If that's not a mistake for the 30mm 82. I recommend everyone go and buy one right now. IT WILL ENRICH YOUR LIFE! Especially, if you ever wanted to own an eyepiece with very close performance to a 31mm nagler for almost 1/3 the price.
So maybe its not all bad then
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You have just cost me $220 plus postage.
Alan
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10-04-2013, 07:10 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Quote:
Originally Posted by axle01
You have just cost me $220 plus postage.
Alan
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I see it more of... I have enriched your life for $220 + postage .
Let us all know what you think when it arrives.
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27-06-2013, 02:59 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Los Angeles
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ES 100 degree
ES is shipping these again, in 25, 20, 14, and 9mm.
We received word recently that the 5.5mm is finishing beta testing. If it passes, we could see those in a couple months.
Prices are very reasonable compared to TeleVue, though TeleVue is available in 21/17/13/10/8/6/4.7/and 3.7mm, so a lot of choices.
This is a wonderful time to be an amateur astronomer.
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27-06-2013, 05:51 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Pensack
ES is shipping these again, in 25, 20, 14, and 9mm.
We received word recently that the 5.5mm is finishing beta testing. If it passes, we could see those in a couple months.
Prices are very reasonable compared to TeleVue, though TeleVue is available in 21/17/13/10/8/6/4.7/and 3.7mm, so a lot of choices.
This is a wonderful time to be an amateur astronomer.
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Ha!! Don is on Iceinspace. How about that? I've been reading your posts for years on Cloudy Nights. Nice of you to take the time to browse our relatively little forums.
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27-06-2013, 11:52 PM
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Reflecting on Refracting
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AG Hybrid
Ha!! Don is on Iceinspace. How about that? I've been reading your posts for years on Cloudy Nights. Nice of you to take the time to browse our relatively little forums.
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+1 on that. Some of Don's answers to Questions on CN have been more educational to me than wading through a book on optics. ( which I have done)
Not so sure on an ES 5.5 though, one of the joys of using a refractor is being able to screw a 2" GSO barlow nose piece onto a 2" diagonal and use the ES 100º eyepieces I have with it. The 9mm becomes a 4.5....now if only the atmosphere would behave.
Lovin' my trio of ES 100's
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28-06-2013, 08:10 PM
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Drifting from the pole
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Brisbane
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+1 from me too Don doesn't know it, but it was reading his experiences of the ES100 25mm that helped me (thanks Don!) to conclude that the eyepiece was one I'd like to try in my scope
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12-12-2013, 07:57 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Moorooka, Brisbane
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Just a quick endorsement of Astropetes: got an ES 9mm 100-deg for less than the total price of getting one through the online US stores. Also his lego constructed reflector is truly a wonder!
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