Go Back   IceInSpace > Equipment > Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread
  #1  
Old 29-03-2007, 11:32 AM
niko's Avatar
niko
Registered User

niko is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Posts: 1,053
Wanted - cheap barlow

Hi,

I'm after a second hand barlow for use with my 8" dob for afocal photography purposes.

Anyone got one they can part with? I'm in Melbourne.

many thanks

Nick
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 29-03-2007, 12:01 PM
janoskiss's Avatar
janoskiss (Steve H)
Registered User

janoskiss is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sale, VIC
Posts: 6,033
Bintel Melb have GSO 1.25" 2x FMC barlows for $39. I have one and it works very well. Only flaw is some reflective surface that throws glare when a bright object is just outside the FOV. Would be easy to fix with a bit of flockling paper and/or matte black paint.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +10. The time is now 01:51 PM.

Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.7 | Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Advertisement
Bintel
Advertisement