Barlows and Paracorr

I am wondering if anyone makes a 1.5 Barlow? Seems it would be a reasonable undertaking, plus it may fit with my next question. What experience can you offer about using a Paracorr with eyepieces other than Teleview, and with various scopes. From what I have read the Paracorr could be a good addition for dob owners of F/5 or less.

Hi:

I think Hand's on Optics sells a 1.5x barlow, think it's a 2 incher..

As far as a Paracorr and an F5 scope. It depends on the eyepiece, the scope and most importantly the scope owner.

I have a Paracorr and use it with my F5 scopes but the reason I own it is because I have an F4.06 scope and it really helps with that scope. At F5, with TeleVue and other eyepieces too, it is a help but I sometimes use F5 scopes without it and I find it acceptable. I don't consider a Paracorr a necessity at F5, at F4, its a definite must.

jon

Siebert Optics, one of our sponsors here, makes 1.5x barlows.