Guest Kheldar Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Oh my .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Only $1199. I need a bigger focuser Incredible. A 30mm 100 degree field lens won't fit in a 2" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Damm mobile phones. I can't see anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 This is just the start of a whole range of big eps. This new range of eps in the 3" barrel could theoretically go up to about 43mm focal length still with the 100 degree field. That calculates to the eyepiece field lens being 3" across. An American firm called Siebert already make eps in up to 4.3" barrels, but they all have smaller fields of view. Most average scopes will show a lot of vignetting with this, and would also exhibit field edge abberations (from the scope not ep), but apo refractors should give brilliant views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 More counterweights on my dob springs to mind. The views must be incredible, imagine the cost if Televue designed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 After leaving Meade, Scott Roberts has raised a few bars with his Explore Scientific products, though I still think Televue has a slight edge quality wise and they do a much wider range of equipment. ES has pipped TV to the longest focal length 100 degree ep (25mm), the widest field ep (9mm 120 degree), and now the 3" 100 degree. Televue might start pushing their boundaries even more now. All exciting stuff . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 that is just showing off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 that is just showing off These new ES products are going to show of the sky better than anybody elses. But that's dirty visual. You imagers can do much better, it just takes longer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Argh. Can't even see it on my iPad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Argh. Can't even see it on my iPad! You'll love it when you finally see it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Tobias, try this link to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 "www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnjlmxHQfmw" That is what I meant to do, try copying and pasting to your browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Doctor Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 It makes the WO 28mm UWAN look small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Good lord that's a monster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Monster views as well. The 3" one will be about 1.5x as big as my 14mm 100 degree ES in every direction. This is my 14mm next to some other common eps... https://dl.dropbox.com/u/104047272/493.jpg This is it next to my 10 x 50s... https://dl.dropbox.com/u/104047272/495.jpg The 3" would probably have you in casualty if you dropped it on your foot . This eyepiece has got me thinking about a serious upgrade of all my kit just to accommodate eps like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Its just crazy. Can you even get a 3" focuser? I've never seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 O M G! That is an absolute behemoth of an eyepiece!! "We're gonna need a bigger mount!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Its just crazy. Can you even get a 3" focuser? I've never seen one. http://www.telescopes.com/telescope-accessories/focusers/baaderplanetarium3inchsteeltrackcrayfordfocuserforrefractortelescopes.cfm http://www.365astronomy.com/3-focuser-hyperion-for-newton-40mm-travel-p-692.html?zenid=239ef5d6bd53605cb7d13d28c9099820 http://www.jmitelescopes.com/buy_evxt.htm http://www.clementfocuser.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Its just crazy. Can you even get a 3" focuser? I've never seen one. Damians (Damnuut) scope originally owned by Doc, has a 4" focuser!! If anyone fancies an upgrade, this company makes eyepieces with barrel sizes of 2.7", 3", 3.5", 4" and even 4.3", with focal lengths up to 110mm, also big diagonals and adaptors... http://www.siebertoptics.com/SiebertOptics-eyepieces-observatory.html#This%2080mm%204%20eyepiece This Aussie guy makes a 3" eyepiece. Just look at the picture of it next to a 31mm Nagler... http://platypusart.com/wetherell/optics_3inch.html He also seems to be into steampunk telescopes. Just look at some of these beauties and click the pics for more. These are real works of art... http://platypusart.com/wetherell/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 4 kg for the eyepiece & diagonal. Good grief ! I think it will fit in my refractor focuser though : now there's a thought....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Wow! The great wetherall refractor is absolutely gorgeous! When I win the euro millions I know who I am emailing! Thanks for sharing that Pete-great website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Hmmm... very interesting - I have a 3" focuser as well - but I'll have to wait till they start coming up second hand lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Just an update for anyone who is desperate to get their hands (definitely both hands) on one of these, here are some specs for this colossal eyepiece... Weight 2.353 Kilograms!!! Steel toe cap boots advised while using this ep Height 200mm Width 107mm Eye relief 19mm Field stop 52.2mm Expected availability from summer 2013 Price $1999.99 reduced to $1199.99 with introductory discount, which will probably equate to about the same number in GBP. I'm just about to place my order, subject to SWMBOs approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 We too will wait for the second hand market, or a big win. We've got a van at least lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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