Jim, I didn't see them listed on Astronomics. Probably just as well, I didn't really NEED a 4.8mm. Kind of strange the Al would have let an eyepiece like that...
49882
jimandlaura26
Feb 1, 2006 11:40 pm
As indicated by another response the answer is yes... AND this is particularly valuable for low focal length (i.e., high-power small- eye relief) eyepieces. I...
49883
k75jim@...
k75jim
Feb 2, 2006 1:16 am
In a message dated 2/1/2006 10:13:18 Pacific Standard Time, pde444@... writes: "...I have a lot of light pollution in my front yard. When I say I...
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k75jim@...
k75jim
Feb 2, 2006 1:23 am
In a message dated 2/1/2006 15:11:59 Pacific Standard Time, stargazer@... writes: Kind of strange the Al would have let an eyepiece like that out of his...
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Jim Bessette
jimbessette1
Feb 2, 2006 1:25 am
Googgling (yes, that's a verb now) around, I haven't been able to find a Star Party for May. I'm planning on being on a motorcycle trip in the MO/AR area with...
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Morris Bagnall
bagnallsuk2004
Feb 2, 2006 1:25 am
Okay, so I have one of these and need to know a little bit about it please. Is it walnut or maple construction? It seems to have two motors on it; one for NS...
49887
ssatko
Feb 2, 2006 1:41 am
Steve, I believe Astronomics sold off all of their 4.8 mm Naglers back in December. This was a "closeout"; special on an EP no longer made by Televue. This is...
49888
ssatko
Feb 2, 2006 1:47 am
Jim, I'm glad to hear that it's not just me that has trouble seeing M1. I finally found M1 for the first time last week, while viewing from my driveway (with...
49889
geekkopf
Feb 2, 2006 1:55 am
Aye matey, Ive got mine - and one for me parrot too! ... all ... snorkel.... ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
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geekkopf
Feb 2, 2006 2:00 am
Aye matey, Ive got mine - and one for me parrot too! ... all ... snorkel.... ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
49891
jimandlaura26
Feb 2, 2006 3:27 am
See http://www.astromart.com/news/news.asp?news_id=443 Nano-refractor in the news! Congrats to Preston Smith... With your prize $$$ maybe you can buy a second...
49892
Al Fishler
sungrazer2
Feb 2, 2006 8:16 am
An interesting SV scope on Ebay with some historical significance. Found here:...
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david elosser
asterhunter
Feb 2, 2006 12:24 pm
CONGRADULATIONS PRESTON!!!!! David E :-)...
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david james
abidingoak
Feb 2, 2006 12:26 pm
Hi Preston, After doing a little research myself I found that the more experenced on this forum gave good advice as usual. (it is really easy to get spoiled in...
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Paul Gustafson
imnnmldr
Feb 2, 2006 1:45 pm
... I respectfully disagree. The Baader film is head and shoulders above the plain window glass filters to which you refer (and I owned as well). In extensive...
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Darren Hennig
doktorphoton
Feb 2, 2006 2:47 pm
I totally agree with you, Paul! I was out yesterday afternoon with my SV78 and the OD3.8/ND0.9 [B+W] combination. It was intermittently hazy, however, but I...
49897
Eddie
ekirkland37
Feb 2, 2006 4:32 pm
Try this site: http://chartmarker.tripod.com/starparty.htm Eddie...
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Michael McCulloch
gamesforonetn
Feb 2, 2006 6:41 pm
... I'll post a me too! I personally bought #6007 for my SV105 from Kendrick: http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/solarfilters.html You can build your own with...
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Steve H
stargazrsteve
Feb 2, 2006 8:37 pm
I guess they all can't be winners, although TV doesn't seem to have that problem with their products. Steve Tucson, Az. ... From: <k75jim@...> To:...
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Steve H
stargazrsteve
Feb 2, 2006 8:44 pm
Jim, If you can't find a regional star party there are always the local astronomy clubs. Check out the club listings on the Sky & Tel site for clubs in the ...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
Feb 2, 2006 8:49 pm
I have never looked through a 4.8mm Nagler, but I wonder if some people making posts here about the eyepiece are comparing the 4.8mm with another comparable...
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Philip Good
PhilipGood
Feb 2, 2006 9:02 pm
Hi David, I compared my 4.8mms with a bunch of EPs, including TV zooms in the 4mm and 5mm positions. The zooms were much sharper. Also, the 4.8mms have...
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Stuart
unleaded55
Feb 2, 2006 9:16 pm
David, I had the 4.8mm Nagler and gave it back to the dealer after I used it once. It was not the same level of crispness edge-to-edge I came to expect from a...
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Steve H
stargazrsteve
Feb 2, 2006 9:18 pm
Thanks for the background on those. That was before I could afford to buy TV eyepieces, so don't know much about the earlier types. Steve Tucson, Az. ... From:...
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Steve H
stargazrsteve
Feb 2, 2006 9:24 pm
Hmm, I don't know. I'd like to compare the 4.8 with the 5 T6. Steve Tucson, Az. ... From: "David Elosser" <pde444@...> To:...
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Steve H
stargazrsteve
Feb 2, 2006 9:28 pm
Congrats Preston! It was a nicely written and put together review. Of course he had a great product to write the review about. Steve Tucson, Az. ... From:...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
Feb 2, 2006 10:40 pm
Thanks for the reply, Phil. Sounds to me like you have made good, accurate comparisons of these eyepieces. Yes, that's the Tarheel in the article. Thanks for...
49908
David Elosser
asterhunter
Feb 2, 2006 10:43 pm
Thanks for the reply, Stuart. I think everyone here is making fair comparisons. BTW, I have the 7mm old style Nagler and have never been unhappy with the views...
49909
chuck_jaynes
Feb 3, 2006 2:50 am
I'm looking at the SV4 and 102T. I'm interested in both visual and astrophotography of both planets and DSOs. The SV4 is the better choice for...
