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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Hi Matthias - welcome to the group! Best regards, Mike Swanson ... From: Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com] On...
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...