New member here but already know some of you posting. I have a few Baader Planetarium pieces of equipment and feel it is some of the highest quality 'astro...
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Marco Bensi
babybears.geo
Sep 4, 2008 12:48 pm
Hello to all friends of the Baader filters! Use form long time filters Baader SemiAPO, Fringe Killer, LRGB, O3, UHC-s and I am happy how they work. Have you...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Sep 6, 2008 5:24 am
Hi Marco, Welcome to the group! I'm not much of an imager so I haven't had an opportunity to try the Fringe Killer/Red filter combination. Have you? Best...
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bensi@...
babybears.geo
Sep 6, 2008 3:33 pm
It certainly! I have tested the filter and adding red 610 and FK you get a filter HA da 50-60nm. On a bubble nebula give me similar results to UHC-s of Baader...
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Gavin Bray
gavingbray
Sep 13, 2008 4:05 am
Hello I know this group is new but hopefully there's someone with Baader filter experience who can help me. I bought a 2" Moon and SkyGlow filter and a 2"...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Sep 20, 2008 6:38 am
Hi Gaven, Unfortunately threads on 2" eyepieces and diagonals are not completely standardized - there is significant variation from one manufacturer to the ...
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Gavin Bray
gavingbray
Sep 25, 2008 11:16 am
Hi Mike Thanks for your suggestions. I still haven't had any luck with the Baader filters. I have Hutech, Lumicon and DGM filters and these all screw on and...
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Wyatt
skyc0wb0y
Sep 27, 2008 11:51 pm
Hi Mike, I'm trying to find your review of the Semi-APO filter, but only see the Baader Fringe-Killer Filter review. Are they one in the same and you have...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Sep 28, 2008 12:02 am
Hi Wyatt, I have not reviewed the Semi-APO filter. The Semi-APO and Fringe-Killer are two different filters. Basically the Semi-APO is the Fringe-Killer...
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Wyatt Earp
skyc0wb0y
Sep 28, 2008 12:21 am
Thank you Mike, for setting me straight and directing me to the rest of the story... I always refer people to your nexstarsite 'cause, you're the best! Cheers,...
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Brian
bnd1430
Sep 28, 2008 7:33 am
Greetings to all, I am wondering if anyone has any experience at solar viewing/imaging with the Fringer Killer and Red 610 combo? I have the Fringe Killer...
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ignatzmaus
Oct 12, 2008 8:16 am
Hi, I've been looking high and low for this item. Anyone know where I can find one? Thanks!...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Oct 12, 2008 8:17 am
Hello, ... From: Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ignatzmaus Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:41 PM ...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Oct 12, 2008 8:19 am
Opps, sorry, hit the wrong button :-) Alpine Astro: http://www.alpineastro.com/mounting_accessories/mounting_accessories.htm I see that they are out of stock...
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Jon Wood
ignatzmaus
Oct 13, 2008 3:36 am
Hi Mike, Thank you very much for your reply. I've already contacted Alpine Astro, and they're still waiting to hear from Baader. I was hoping someone might...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Nov 11, 2008 12:45 am
Members who provide their Yahoo ID to "Grouply" will be removed from the Baader-Planetarium Group. Surrendering your Yahoo ID to Grouply makes our membership...
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Dec 1, 2008 9:17 am
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Dec 1, 2008 9:19 am
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Dec 1, 2008 9:20 am
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Tim
tim_patton_1999
Dec 9, 2008 7:51 am
I have an 8mm Baader eyepiece. It says you can use it for 1.25" or 2". Do i need to order a 2" barrel...
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Tim
tim_patton_1999
Dec 9, 2008 7:51 am
I have seen this question asked before but nobody has answered it clearly yet. How do you change a Baader Eyepiece to 2inch from 1.25 inch? Do you need to...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Dec 9, 2008 8:34 am
Hi Tim, Do you mean the Hyperion 8mm eyepiece? The 2" barrel is the black part right above the 1.25" barrel. In other words, nothing to change, just put it...
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Tim
tim_patton_1999
Dec 9, 2008 10:53 pm
... part ... just put ... protrude too ... prevent ... document ... probably also ... Thanks Mike , I'm new to this.Yes It's an 8mm Hyperion. I ordered a 24mm...
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Tim
tim_patton_1999
Dec 9, 2008 11:39 pm
-- - In Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com, "Tim" <tim_patton_1999@...> wrote: Mike , I guess I should have tried it in the 2" Williams Optics Carbon Fiber...
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parbacia
Dec 17, 2008 10:58 pm
... I presume that you are talking about the Hyperion 8mm. This eyepiece has both barrels built in: the 1,25" is the chromed tip and the 2" is the basis of the...
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parbacia
Dec 17, 2008 10:59 pm
Another trick to unscrew a filter: use a computer mouse pad. Grab the the eyepiece with the filter facing downward against the pad and while pressing the...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Dec 20, 2008 3:50 am
Hi Patricio, Good point about the focal distance. But rather than a 2" extension tube, it is probably easier just to use a 2" to 1.25" adapter. By the way,...
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mineralman55
Dec 22, 2008 11:56 am
... Actually, a better choice is one of the kitchen aids for jar- unscrewing. They are very thin and flexible and conform to any filter or eyepiece shape. ...
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patrickduis
Feb 12, 2009 9:27 am
Hi, a few months ago I bought a fairly cheap (around 40 euro's) 2nd hand (self built) solar filter for my 8" scope. When I look through the filter towards the...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Feb 12, 2009 9:56 pm
Hello, Turns out it is pretty easy to tell. Take the filter outside on a sunny day. If you have the photographic type film (3.8 ND), you will be able to see...
