I had intended to try out this new eyepiece tonight with what I hoped would be a clear Sydney sky...I was once again thwarted...
I did get about 15 minutes just befoer dark looking at the moon...I was determined to use this piece of glass. I fully confess that I am not qualified to do an eyepiece review...so a simple statement of I like or not will have to suffice.
The fit and finish was typical TV quality...I plopped it into the 8 inch Dob and got a nice sized view of the first quarter moon...it was a comfortable view for me with the moon taking up a good portion of the field of view...I liked the view. Some have expressed concern over tight eye relief in this eyepiece...I did not have any difficulties. I do not wear glasses so ER is not normally a big concern of mine.
The conditions quickly clouded over and before the scope really got a chance to cool down the clouds sent me packing inside...oh well, at least I have used it.
I can't wait to try it out in earnest in the Discovery...
The other good thing about this quick evening was the use of my observing chair...since I got the Discovery I have not gotten the 8 inch out much...even for quick looks...this was mostly because I had gotten spoiled by not needing to "crouch" as much with the bigger dob...the adjustable chair was truly amazing and I was able to adjust up and down for the kids in a snap...I do not know how I got by without one before...
Wavelandscott, I have the 13mm T6 and I agree that while some people complain about short eye relief, I found it ample. In fact I cannot use the rubber eyeguard because I get blackouts. I have to hold my eye further back to take in the full view. My eyelashes do not touch the glass even if I blink while viewing. If I decide to keep the T5 EP (after comparing it with the cheaper 13mm Straton), I will put an eyeguard extension on it.
Congrats on your purchase, my next investment is the 20mm t5 which I have tried
and like lots!!! although short er doesn't bother me either they do tend to fog up
easier in the winter months.
