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I just found this group through the Nexstar group and & thought I would join. I have purchased 3 Baader Hyperion eyepieces 21mm, 13mm and an 8mm over the last...
jsgantt
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Feb 18, 2008
1:57 am
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Hi Steve, Welcome to the group! Yes, indeed, the 1.25" nosepiece/lens element can be removed on most Hyperion eyepieces and the results is a longer focal...
Michael Swanson
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Feb 18, 2008
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I just purchased th Hyperion 8-24 zoom from OPT for $215.00 free shipping. I'm considering the 5mm for my CPC800. Bad idea? Thanks to all, Mark Oine MPLS MN ...
Mark Oine
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Feb 18, 2008
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Hi Mark, 5mm in an 8" f/10 SCT yields about 400x magnification. Unless the area you live in is blessed with unusually excellent seeing conditions you would...
Michael Swanson
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Feb 18, 2008
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Mike, I saw the reference you made over on the Nexstar group concerning this one. Also Hulett Keaton has recommended these eyepieces as well. I don't have any...
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Feb 18, 2008
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Hi Bill, I haven't had the opportunity to compare them side-by-side in the same scope to the Tele Vue or Pentax eyepieces. I can say the ones I own...
Michael Swanson
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Feb 19, 2008
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... shipping. I'm considering the 5mm for my CPC800. Bad idea? ... Hello Mark, I'm glad to see you here from the Nexstar group and that you received the...
jsgantt
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Feb 19, 2008
10:41 pm
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Hi, my name is Neil and am very happy to be a member of the Baader family. I currently do not own any Baader products but I do have my eyes on the brackets for...
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Feb 21, 2008
1:13 pm
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Hi Everyone.My Name is Todd Carter,and I am proud to be a New Member of the Baader Planetarium Group. I am looking to get a Baader Filter to use on my...
advance375a
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Feb 22, 2008
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Hi Todd, I'm confused on which filters you are looking at purchasing. Are you looking for a solar filter or something to further improve the views when using...
Michael Swanson
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Feb 22, 2008
2:12 pm
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Hi Michael and all Members.I am sorry for the confusion in my previous post. I am not looking for solar filters as I have a Coronado PST for Solar Observing.I...
Todd Michael
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Feb 22, 2008
4:15 pm
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Hi Todd, Here are the most common specialty filters from Baader that are used with achromatic refractors: Fringe-Killer: Baader's minus-violet filter. Blocks...
Michael Swanson
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Feb 22, 2008
8:18 pm
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Thank You,Sincerely,for the help,Michael.I am extremely greatful for you running down the filters and how they are most beneficial. You have been a Great...
Todd Michael
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Feb 22, 2008
10:05 pm
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Hi All, got home from work tonight and my 8mm-24mm Baader Zoom was waiting for me, It's really wonderful looking. Nice leatherish looking bag, and great...
Mark Oine
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Feb 23, 2008
4:56 am
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Hi Mark, If it didn't come with the instruction sheet, visit the Files section of this Group: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Baader-Planetarium/files/ Then...
Michael Swanson
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Feb 23, 2008
12:33 pm
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Well I have taken the plunge and ordered my first 2inch Baader Filter (Actually my first 2inch filter ever). I ordered the Fringe Killer,because it seemed to...
advance375a
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Feb 23, 2008
10:11 pm
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Hi Todd, You can read my review of the Fringe-Killer here: http://www.nexstarsite.com/EquipmentReviews.htm Basically you should consider the Fringe-Killer as a...
Michael Swanson
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Feb 27, 2008
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Thank You Michael.Your help has indeed been a joy to receive. I ordered the 2inch Fringe Killer Filter and a 1.25Inch Moon and SkyGlow Filter Last Night. I...
Todd Michael
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Feb 27, 2008
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I found this site while looking for info on the "Fringe Killer" filter. I just ordered a Celestron C6R OTA 3 days ago, expecting it in 2. I have heard that...
doug
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Mar 1, 2008
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Hi Doug, Welcome aboard. We've been discussing the Fringe-Killer a bit this last week, so have a look through the messages at the Group web site: ...
Michael Swanson
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Mar 1, 2008
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Hi Doug.As another new member I would like to issue you a Very Warm Welcome to The Group. Michael Swanson has a spectacular review of the Fringe Killer he has...
Todd Michael
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Mar 1, 2008
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Hi Group, I just bought a Hyperion 17mm They were out of an Celestron excel 25mm eyepiece so I bit the bullet and went up a step. With an 800 CPC this should...
Stephen Cole Tilford
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Mar 2, 2008
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From what I have seen of the Hyperions,both optically and in fit and finish,I feel you have made a Great Choice. And considering you can add the fine tuning...
Todd Michael
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Mar 2, 2008
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optcorp and telescopes.com still also has them at $99....
Mike
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Mar 5, 2008
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Anyone have any experience of this APO refractor, result of a joint venture with Telescope-Service in Germany. It seems to have a good spec at a better price...
Peter W
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Mar 12, 2008
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I bought the above referenced mount, which I had for my first scope, a Celestron 130GT Newtonian that I no longer use, now being more into refractors, and this...
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Mar 14, 2008
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Hi Joe, I'm not sure which Antares 127 you have. If it is the f/6.5 (820mm) you will probably find the issue with tripod clearance is fairly restrictive. But,...
Michael Swanson
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Mar 15, 2008
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Hi, as I just joined the group I would like to say hello to all of you and briefly introduce myself. My name is Matthias and I live in Germany. My main hobbies...
Matthias
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Mar 15, 2008
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Hi Matthias - welcome to the group! Best regards, Mike Swanson ... From: Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com] On...
Michael Swanson
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Mar 15, 2008
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Welcome Matthias to the Baader-Planetarium Group. I hope you will find a Great a mount of both knowledge and friendship inside the group' Indeed,it is a...
Todd Michael
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