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2X Powermate

Started by jimmoscheck, 06/19/2007 04:45PM
Posted 06/19/2007 04:45PM Opening Post
I haven't used a barlow in a while and was thinking about trying a 2" 2X powermate, but have a few questions.

My main scope is a 14.5" 4.3 dob and a paracorr is always in the focuser. Would the powermate be used with or without the paracorr? I don't have balance issues with this dob and have to use small weights on the UTA when changing to a lighter EP, so the UTA could take the extra weight with no problem.

Will it be too much glass in the optical path?

I currently have 12 and 17 T4s and a 26T5, but would probably only use the powermate with the T4 EPs.

Anyone using these combinations out there?

Thanks,