Tommy
sage
Reged: 04/11/05
Posts: 213
Loc: Malaysia
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Hi,
If I want to involve in astro-sketching, what kind of eyepieces do I need? Any of the great theory behind this matter?
Actually I am planning to get 3 Rini's eyepieces. They are 16mm,22mm,35mm. Any suggestion or correction on my choice? My budget is very limit.
Regards,
Tommy
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Tim2723
The Moon Guy
Reged: 02/19/04
Posts: 5762
Loc: Northern New Jersey
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Hi Tommy, and welcome to Cloudy Nights!
There really are no special eyepieces just for sketching. Everyone has their favorites. You need to have the same things we always look for in a good eyepiece. Try to buy the best quality you can for your budget and match them well with your telescope to get the clearest views, most useful magnifications, easiest to use, etcetera.
You might wish to ask about Rini eyepieces in the 'Eyepiece Forum" so that many more Cloudy Night members will see your question and give their advice. I you do that, be sure to tell about your telescope as well.
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Celestron C-102HD (4" f/10 achromat)
Celestron C-102AZ (4" f/5 achromat)
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desertstars
Reged: 11/05/03
Posts: 41911
Loc: Tucson, AZ
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Tim's exactly right. If an eyepiece gives you a comfortable, pleasing view of an object, it's the right ep for sketching that object.
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Thomas Watson
Author of Mr. Olcott's Skies. Available in paperback and ebook from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Tommy
sage
Reged: 04/11/05
Posts: 213
Loc: Malaysia
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Yeah....
Thanks a lot for the advices. Because of the budget limitation ,so,I can't buy such an expensive EPs for an instance Televue,vixen etc....:))
I know what to do now.....Thanks a lot.
Tommy
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Erix
Toad Lily
Reged: 12/25/04
Posts: 24022
Loc: Texas, USA
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Tommy, I know some people use a cross hair EP to assist in sketching. That may be something to consider. Frankly, I find it helps at the beginning, but then I get distracted by it.
Comfort for viewing is the big one for me.
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Erika
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Matt Looby
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/09/03
Posts: 933
Loc: Lake Champlain Valley
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Hello Tommy,
Keep it simple. Rini's are great eyepieces.
I would however highly recommend Super Apogee Orthos and barlow
you can't beat the price and these eyepieces rival University Optics orthos:
Here's the link:
http://www.apogeeinc.com/accessories.html
the price is the lowest available!
Good luck,
Matt
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Tommy
sage
Reged: 04/11/05
Posts: 213
Loc: Malaysia
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Hey,
Thanks for the info. Will try to have a look.
Tommy
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Daniel Mounsey
Vendor - Celestron
Reged: 06/12/02
Posts: 4899
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Quote:
Hello Tommy,
Keep it simple. Rini's are great eyepieces.
I would however highly recommend Super Apogee Orthos and barlow
you can't beat the price and these eyepieces rival University Optics orthos:
Here's the link:
http://www.apogeeinc.com/accessories.html
the price is the lowest available!
Good luck,
Matt
Matt,
I'm not familier with these little eyepieces. Have you compared them to others?
Thanks
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Matt Looby
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/09/03
Posts: 933
Loc: Lake Champlain Valley
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Yes,
My friend owns a set of the Apogee Orthos. I had them out other night on Jupiter in an 8" f/8 Planetary newt. They performed well- just like an Ortho is expected, and for the price, they are a bargain, heck at $39 0r so give one a shot and see for yourself!
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CN GALLERY
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