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Eyepiece Suggestions Please

Started by XT8owner, 09/02/2005 05:28PM
Posted 09/02/2005 05:28PM Opening Post
I have an F6 newtonian and I'm looking for an eyepiece.

I currently have a Pentax 10.5 XL (114X) and Pentax 40XL (30X). I also have an Orion Ultrascopic 15 (80X).

I'm looking for an eyepiece in the 25mm range. I would like to keep it under $120.

I have narrowed down my choices to three possibilities:
1. The Orion 25mm Ultrascopic
2. The Orion 25mm ED2
3. Univeristy Optics Konig II 24mm

I am leaning toward the Ultrascopic. I've enjoyed the 15mm ultrascopic that I currently have. I would appreciate any feedback or other suggestions.

Thanks,

Jim
Posted 09/02/2005 06:36PM #1
The Ultrascopic, or the Celestron Ultima (same thing really) would be good. If you wanted a wider FOV then the 24mm Panoptic is a great EP, but more expensive.

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Posted 09/02/2005 07:50PM #2
I would take either the 25mm Ultrascopic or find a used Vixen LVW or Orion Superwide 22mm for around $140...
Posted 09/07/2005 03:20AM | Edited 09/07/2005 04:13AM #3
"I have an F6 newtonian and I'm looking for ... an eyepiece in the 25mm range. I would like to keep it under $120."

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F6 gives you more options then those of us working faster scopes. Most of the just plain wide field ep's like Meade SWA, Televue Widefield, Siebert Ultra's are going to work well. Try a wanted ad.

And it looks like there is a UO 24mm Konig for $50 in the classifieds now. It's edge performance will not be equal to your Pentax's, or a Panoptic. But I'd bet you could recover your cost if you didn't like it.