steveoid
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Any one use a Binoviewer and any recommendations on a model? I am thinking of the Stellarvue BV3 binocular viewer at the moment with the additional bino viewer adapter. Steve.
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Celestron C8
120mm ED Pro refractor.
80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing)
Baader Herscel wedge.
Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars.
Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars
Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces
Celestron ultima 2x barlow.
Numerous eyepieces.
FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron.
2" WO Dielectric.
1/1/2" WO Dielectric.
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Tel
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Hi Steve,
I don't use one myself but I'm sure Rickster has one.
Talking though of binos, I came across this one the other day in passing.
An alternative perhaps ?
http://www.scopesnskies.com/prod/binoviewer/bino-eyepiece-kit.html
Best Regards,
Tel
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BrianRG
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Well, we can't wait all day for Rick to step up.  I've got a Denk Big Easy and love it on the 8SE. I only know what I've managed to glean from the CN Binoviewer forum, but my understanding is that the Denkmeier models have greater clear aperture than many of the other binoviewers on the market (William Optics, Stellarvue, etc.). That's why I went with the (cheapest) Denk -- so I could get the most bang (widest FOV) out of a pair of 24mm Panoptics. I get a lot of use out of that combination.
Brian
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BrianRG
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Here's a thread of mine from last year soliciting input before I bought my binoviewer.
Brian
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steveoid
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Tel & Brian thanks for the info I am now pondering.Steve.
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Celestron C8
120mm ED Pro refractor.
80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing)
Baader Herscel wedge.
Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars.
Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars
Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces
Celestron ultima 2x barlow.
Numerous eyepieces.
FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron.
2" WO Dielectric.
1/1/2" WO Dielectric.
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rick rian
The Lockster
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Well, we can't wait all day for Rick to step up. I've got a Denk Big Easy and love it on the 8SE. I only know what I've managed to glean from the CN Binoviewer forum, but my understanding is that the Denkmeier models have greater clear aperture than many of the other binoviewers on the market (William Optics, Stellarvue, etc.). That's why I went with the (cheapest) Denk -- so I could get the most bang (widest FOV) out of a pair of 24mm Panoptics. I get a lot of use out of that combination.
Brian
Sorry gang, I was away for a couple of days ... it won't happen again. 
I also have the Denk standards and combined with the Denk S2 power x switch diagonal, I have several options for bino viewing.
Here is a recent pic ... please ignore the finder madness, I was going through a phase. 
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Rickster
NexStar 8i, TV85, Canon 15x50is
Time is precious, waste it wisely.
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steveoid
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Rick, very nice set up, is that a filter tray attached to the binos?
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Celestron C8
120mm ED Pro refractor.
80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing)
Baader Herscel wedge.
Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars.
Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars
Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces
Celestron ultima 2x barlow.
Numerous eyepieces.
FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron.
2" WO Dielectric.
1/1/2" WO Dielectric.
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Tel
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Hi Steve,
I'm sure Rick won't mind if I give you a quick answer as he'll probably be still asleep at the moment, (or at least I think so -- who knows  ).
I think you'll find that's his Denkmeier Power Switch which allows him, by a flick of that slide lever at the side, to view "Straight", "Barlowed" or "Focally Reduced" -- all functions contained in one unit.
No doubt he will confirm this or tell me I'm totally wrong, but I think you'll find this interpretation is correct.
I have my doubts whether any of our dealers market them in the UK. I have looked around a little, (merely internet searching) but I've never yet found an outlet here. If any of our Brit colleagues know otherwise, please advise.
Best Regards,
Tel
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steveoid
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Whatever it is Tel it looks a nice bit of kit.
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Celestron C8
120mm ED Pro refractor.
80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing)
Baader Herscel wedge.
Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars.
Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars
Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces
Celestron ultima 2x barlow.
Numerous eyepieces.
FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron.
2" WO Dielectric.
1/1/2" WO Dielectric.
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Cenk
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What does everyone think about Tel's link ? Looks like a good package. Too cheap to be true ?
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Celestron C8 Starbright (now Hilux) Fastar on Nexstar SE mount
100mm Achro Refractor on Meade EQ mount
Televue Plossls 32mm,15mm,11mm,8mm
Baader Ortho GO 6mm, Orion Ultrascopic 5mm
Celestron 6.3 Focal Reducer, William Optics Dielectric Diagonal
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THEPLOUGH
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Reged: 01/11/08
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Loc: Carlisle, Cumbria, ENGLAND
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What does everyone think about Tel's link ? Looks like a good package. Too cheap to be true ?
It looks like a good deal too me. Our type of scopes are more forgiving of poor glass, but reading that link and links for the more expensive Binos the difference seems to be in NAME only.... ...... My wife says I have to wait until Christmas......  ......
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Geoff...
Nexstar 8SE -- 9X50 RACI Finder scope... 6.3 F/R.-- 13 & 17mm Hyperion EPs.. 25mm Celestron E- Lux EP.. 2X Celestron X-Cel Barlow----- Celestron solar filter + A few bits and pieces..
Never give up on any one..... MIRACLES happen every day....
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steveoid
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I like this model but it is a bit expensive. The BV3 model for £185.00 + 1.25 inch Bino-viewer Adapter. Steve
http://www.bazaarbuilder.com/cgi-bin/nickaltair/myshop.php?merchant=nickaltair&catparid=319
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Celestron C8
120mm ED Pro refractor.
80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing)
Baader Herscel wedge.
Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars.
Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars
Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces
Celestron ultima 2x barlow.
Numerous eyepieces.
FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron.
2" WO Dielectric.
1/1/2" WO Dielectric.
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THEPLOUGH
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I like the look of those Steve, the ones below are way out of my price range....
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Geoff...
Nexstar 8SE -- 9X50 RACI Finder scope... 6.3 F/R.-- 13 & 17mm Hyperion EPs.. 25mm Celestron E- Lux EP.. 2X Celestron X-Cel Barlow----- Celestron solar filter + A few bits and pieces..
Never give up on any one..... MIRACLES happen every day....
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steveoid
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Geoff, they are nice but like you say very expensive and would the outlay be worth it? Does any one know if these would work on a refractor? Steve.
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Celestron C8
120mm ED Pro refractor.
80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing)
Baader Herscel wedge.
Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars.
Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars
Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces
Celestron ultima 2x barlow.
Numerous eyepieces.
FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron.
2" WO Dielectric.
1/1/2" WO Dielectric.
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rick rian
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Rick, very nice set up, is that a filter tray attached to the binos?
Tel is correct Steve, here's a link to the manufacturers web site that explains the power x switch diagonal details. It's a very nice addition and works in 'mono EP mode' also.
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Rickster
NexStar 8i, TV85, Canon 15x50is
Time is precious, waste it wisely.
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THEPLOUGH
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Geoff, they are nice but like you say very expensive and would the outlay be worth it? Does any one know if these would work on a refractor? Steve.
Steve if you look in the Binoviewer Forum you will see lots of people have them attached to refractors....
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Geoff...
Nexstar 8SE -- 9X50 RACI Finder scope... 6.3 F/R.-- 13 & 17mm Hyperion EPs.. 25mm Celestron E- Lux EP.. 2X Celestron X-Cel Barlow----- Celestron solar filter + A few bits and pieces..
Never give up on any one..... MIRACLES happen every day....
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steveoid
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Rick, thanks for the link maybe a christmas present!! Geoff yes I have had a look and I think I am heading towards buying one this week. Of course Geoff, I am completely blameless and have blamed it all on Tel & Rick.Steve.
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Celestron C8
120mm ED Pro refractor.
80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing)
Baader Herscel wedge.
Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars.
Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars
Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces
Celestron ultima 2x barlow.
Numerous eyepieces.
FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron.
2" WO Dielectric.
1/1/2" WO Dielectric.
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THEPLOUGH
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Loc: Carlisle, Cumbria, ENGLAND
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Rick, thanks for the link maybe a christmas present!! Geoff yes I have had a look and I think I am heading towards buying one this week. Of course Geoff, I am completely blameless and have blamed it all on Tel & Rick.Steve.
I know this to be the truth.....Oh yes... 
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Geoff...
Nexstar 8SE -- 9X50 RACI Finder scope... 6.3 F/R.-- 13 & 17mm Hyperion EPs.. 25mm Celestron E- Lux EP.. 2X Celestron X-Cel Barlow----- Celestron solar filter + A few bits and pieces..
Never give up on any one..... MIRACLES happen every day....
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rick rian
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Rick, thanks for the link maybe a christmas present!! Geoff yes I have had a look and I think I am heading towards buying one this week. Of course Geoff, I am completely blameless and have blamed it all on Tel & Rick.Steve.
I know this to be the truth.....Oh yes...
Ouch! Let's say it's Tel's fault if things don't work out, OK?
Good hunting Steve, I think you'll really enjoy binoviewing, two eye viewing is much less of a strain for me ... allowing for a more relaxed viewing session. But hey, maybe that's just me ... 
(remember, blame Tel if you're not happy) 
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Rickster
NexStar 8i, TV85, Canon 15x50is
Time is precious, waste it wisely.
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THEPLOUGH
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Loc: Carlisle, Cumbria, ENGLAND
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Rick, thanks for the link maybe a christmas present!! Geoff yes I have had a look and I think I am heading towards buying one this week. Of course Geoff, I am completely blameless and have blamed it all on Tel & Rick.Steve.
I know this to be the truth.....Oh yes...
Ouch! Let's say it's Tel's fault if things don't work out, OK?
Good hunting Steve, I think you'll really enjoy binoviewing, two eye viewing is much less of a strain for me ... allowing for a more relaxed viewing session. But hey, maybe that's just me ...
(remember, blame Tel if you're not happy)
HE will......
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Geoff...
Nexstar 8SE -- 9X50 RACI Finder scope... 6.3 F/R.-- 13 & 17mm Hyperion EPs.. 25mm Celestron E- Lux EP.. 2X Celestron X-Cel Barlow----- Celestron solar filter + A few bits and pieces..
Never give up on any one..... MIRACLES happen every day....
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