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letimotif
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Re: Binoviewer Noob- Please help put me out of misery!
05/18/08 06:38 PM
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Hi Alex,
I keep forgetting you're in South Africa.
I do not know what options you have locally. Assuming none, I would suggest Stellarvue. Here's why: I had the chance to speak with Vic, the owner of Stellarvue, when he was out my way. He said that they inspect each bino set up when it arrives. He rejects and returns about one third of each shipment for defects.
Since William Optics, Celestron and Stellarvue all get their product from the same shop, this one fact of which I am certain leads me to recommend the Stellarvue. It may be the others do the same. I can only relate what I have learned from speaking with Vic about his procedures.
As others have said, your Meade EPs will vignette in these entry level systems. In your CPC 1100, though, some of the less expensive longer focal length (15mm or 20mm) plossls are good bets. I believe Stellarvue still includes their quite good 23mm eyepieces, too. Regardless, they're also an excellent choice with which to start.
Keep in mind that binoviewers like these are not really designed for either particularly high or low powers. Pairs the mid range magnifications are best. You won't be disappointed. For a modest investment they're a lot of fun.
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