Tweedledee Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 My wide angle eyepiece affliction started when I was about 10 years old. After using Huyghenian, Ramsden, Orthoscopic and Kellner eyepieces with apparent fields of view between 35 and 45 degrees, I started reading about Erfles. Long before Televue, these were exotic widefield eyepieces with incredibly massive apparent fields of between 60 and 70 degrees! Couldn't resist this oldish lightweight 2" 70 degree Erfle that was going nice and cheap for my collection. Smithysteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I had a great day out in lovely weather in the wilds of Big Moor and Froggatt Edge in Derbyshire on Wednesday with my binoculars. While scanning around I was amazed and fascinated to see about a dozen deer foraging, and could even hear their low grunts. The deer were a long way off, and I could not make them out very well in the 8x42's. I decided that I needed something more powerful, yet small and lightweight to supplement the binoculars on my next trip. Got this neat little Praktica zoom 15-45x60 spotting scope that will take up minimal space in my rucksack. Just need to get a lightweight camera tripod for it, as the one I have doesn't pack away small enough. Will try it at night, but not expecting to see much in the dark. Werisit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Regards the Erfle... Nice one Pete, if you get the chance to try it, let s know how it performs against some of your modern ep’s. ? how many lenses does it have Edited November 10, 2017 by Smithysteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 It's a 6 element model. As it has a 32mm focal length, I don't expect it to perform too well in my F5 or shorter scopes, but then I have collected a few unusual eps that won't really work in my scopes. I thoroughly enjoy having them and just get them out now and then to look at them rather than through them, a bit like some people collect stamps. It would probably give a very nice view in your F10 LX200 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Nice one Pete. Next you will be telling me you have become a birder Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Finally got my Berlebach Planet Tripod, meant to be a Xmas present (thanks FLO) but I sweet talked the missus into leting me have it now. This was double packed and just feels and oozes quality, fantastic piece of kit and well chuffed. Have took some photo's with my mount and scope on it and will post later. It came with the DM6 head, double clamps, and both sets of feet. Tweedledee, newtyng5, BAZ and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I've been looking at those too for some time now Mick. Absolutely fabulous! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtyng5 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Eyepiece case complete. The 14mm 100° came today. BAZ, Tweedledee and tuckstar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I love my 14mm es. Got lost in time staring at the orion nebula with it in the dob at kelling. newtyng5 and Tweedledee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Nice set up Rob newtyng5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Not being a visual person myself I wouldn't know but that sure looks like an expensive case full. Looks great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Campo de ceilio meteorite incoming Xmas present for my son ? Tweedledee and BAZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 incoming https://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/lynx-astro-silicone-power-cable-for-sky-watcher-az-eq5-az-eq6-eq6-r-mounts.html power mod for the eq6 next ,i know i could have made a lead a lot cheaper but their build quality is good, ah why not it is christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tuckstar Posted November 25, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2017 Oops, another £50!!! eyepiece on its way https://www.telescopehouse.com/eyepieces/explore-scientific-9mm-100-series-nitrogen-purged-wp-100.html +Bino-viewer, Tweedledee, Smithysteve and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Bargain, one of those cheap American imports eh! tuckstar and Tweedledee 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 21 hours ago, Bottletopburly said: incoming https://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/lynx-astro-silicone-power-cable-for-sky-watcher-az-eq5-az-eq6-eq6-r-mounts.html power mod for the eq6 next ,i know i could have made a lead a lot cheaper but their build quality is good, ah why not it is christmas arrived rather heavy for it`s size newtyng5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtyng5 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 11 hours ago, tuckstar said: Oops, another £50!!! eyepiece on its way https://www.telescopehouse.com/eyepieces/explore-scientific-9mm-100-series-nitrogen-purged-wp-100.html Nice1 andy. I use the myriad which is similar, and I am very happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) How do you find the adapter for 1.25 to 2". Considering the 5mm, but will probably go for the es 5.5 to complete the set, of the ones in my price range. Edited November 26, 2017 by tuckstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 One new-to-me SW Star Adventurer. Small apo enroute! philjay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Enjoy it Kev 8472 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 An entertaining afternoon planned. Rowan HEQ5 belt kit to quieten down my mount and improve accuracy hopefully BAZ, tuckstar and 8472 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 What could possibly go wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 All done and no rattles, slewing is as smooth as a babies wotnot Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Blimey, that didn't take you long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Nah, it's simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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