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10361
... I decided to go with the OEM Oberwerk mount and tripod, and I also found a pair of TeleVue 8-24's, all for a considerably less-than-new price. I have...
Charlie Cotterman
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Jul 4, 2006
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10362
Hi everyone, I am new in this group... I need some help from you.. I am a comet observer from Brazil, and I have a pair of japanese binoculars "dia stone...
Willian Souza
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Jul 8, 2006
11:28 pm
10363
... I cannot answer your question from personal experience, but I think at least in US the oberweks from bigbinocular.com have better quality control and are...
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Jul 9, 2006
4:43 pm
10364
... Welcome! ... I don't own either but still believe I can help clarify a bit. Between those two I will venture that the Orion Explorer is a better quality...
Ed Cannon
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Jul 9, 2006
9:50 pm
10365
... William, Keep us informed about you decision and your comet observing. Ed In binocularastronomy@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Cannon" <ecannon@...>...
edwincjones
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Jul 10, 2006
1:30 am
10366
I've written comparisons of the Celestron and the Oberwerk. Here's a few notes. Celestron 25x100 Skymaster is specified as 3.0°. It measures 2.45°. Afov =...
Zarenski, Edward R
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Jul 10, 2006
12:56 pm
10367
Hi ! Thanks for all answers! In my last comet observing session ( june 15.90UT, NELM ~ 5.6 ), I observed the comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak using my...
Willian Souza (Hotmail)
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Jul 10, 2006
5:40 pm
10368
Hi Willian Stay away from Apogee. I got the 25x100's and am sorely regretting it. The first pair were returned with a loose e.p. that changed collimation...
Jim Walling
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Jul 10, 2006
6:51 pm
10369
Willian, I own a pair of Oberwerk 20x90 and have had a pair of Orion 25x100 for a brief time and they look to me as if they came off of the same assembly line....
Charles
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Jul 10, 2006
9:01 pm
10370
Willian - I recently wrote an article that may help you sort out the Chinese binocular market : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Giant_Astro_Binoculars/message/5 ...
Mike Gilmer
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Jul 11, 2006
1:01 pm
10371
I own the Celestron 25x100s. I really like them. I have had them for about a year now and have never had any problem with them. I also have a great deal of...
Buddy Miller
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Jul 12, 2006
5:37 am
10372
I just wanted to let interested people know. I just bought the 15X70's and am in awe as to the quality of these glasses for the price. I have several...
justme2justme2
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Jul 16, 2006
2:38 pm
10373
Anyone know what's up with Ideal Astronomy? I ordered some items on the 8th, with 2-day service. They've not yet arrived, and when I go to their web page, only...
g_habas
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Jul 16, 2006
5:03 pm
10374
thanks for the info I can't wait to get one for myself! C-K ... these ... outer ... below...
C-K
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Jul 17, 2006
11:13 am
10375
I have a pair of these too, and agree, they are fantastic for the money. There are known to be quality issues with them - mainly collimation (alignment of the...
Sarah Walker
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Jul 17, 2006
11:30 am
10376
I think you may be more fortunate than I. Mine seem to exhibit either mis-collimation or spherical aberations....
richards_dds
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Jul 17, 2006
2:06 pm
10377
I love mine too! They are quite a bargain. ... From: justme2justme2 To: binocularastronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 8:14 AM Subject:...
Cathy De Viney
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Jul 17, 2006
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10378
Does anyone know any ways to use skyglow, UHC or OIII filters in a pair of big binoculars that doesnt have threaded eyepieces for filters? I tried placing my...
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Jul 17, 2006
9:53 pm
10379
Well, anxiously awaiting a pair of Vixen BT80 binoculars to arrive tomorrow... purchased through Astromart. Coming with a heavy mount (Binoscope) with slow...
Wes James
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Jul 17, 2006
11:21 pm
10380
I just bought a pair of these as well, and I like them, but... How do you all mount your Celestron 15X70's, without spending a small fortune ??? Thanks, Rick ...
Rick
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Jul 18, 2006
12:26 am
10381
www.ebay.com AT-6703S tripod...about $100 http://www.amvona.com/v7/shop/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=1623 for details and reviews. ... From: Rick To:...
Cathy De Viney
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Jul 18, 2006
2:04 am
10382
Willian, Glad to run into a fellow comet observer! I usually reserve my observing sessions for the brighter comets with the somewhat limited time I have for...
Phil
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Jul 19, 2006
9:47 pm
10383
Id be interested to hear how the binos perform at both wide field and higher powers. Whats the focal length on those binoculars? I have the APM 100mm 45 deg...
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Jul 19, 2006
11:39 pm
10384
Hi, Ralph- Yeah- I'm anxious to see how they perfoem as well! They got here yesterday, am still waiting on the eyepieces. The focal length is 900mm! Actually, ...
Wes & Lou
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Jul 20, 2006
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10385
Hi Phil, It´s nice to read comment from a comet observer, Thanks for your comment about oberwek 25x100, maybe I will buy a new binoculars until the end of ...
willian souza
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Jul 20, 2006
2:12 am
10386
Hi, Astro-Physics has (very) recently announced these 2 binoculars: - 10.5 X 70 Premium Binoculars - 15 X 70 Premium Binoculars ...
Ruud Schmeitz
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Jul 20, 2006
5:24 pm
10387
... The last posting from Roland C on Astromart dated 19 July 06 say they are in stock for immediate delivery. Also available from two other dealers in the...
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Jul 20, 2006
6:16 pm
10388
They are also available in Europe under the General Hi-T brand. http://www.generalhit.com <http://www.generalhit.com/> . www.holgermerlitz.de/ares8x30.html ...
Zarenski, Edward R
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Jul 20, 2006
7:29 pm
10389
... Thanks for the links, guys. I'm kinda surprised that Astro-Physics (known for their super APOs) sells the same bino's as, say, Oberwerk. Ruud Schmeitz ...
Ruud Schmeitz
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Jul 20, 2006
10:52 pm
10390
... There are a number of importers/distributers currently offering what appears to be the same binocular. But do keep in mind, none of these distributors...
Ed Zarenski
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Jul 21, 2006
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