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[N-1]

To me, it would have to be their Astro-Solar white light filter material. Its price:performance ratio is off the charts

[Mitrovarr]

This thread is really reminding me how much good stuff Baader sells.

[Piero DP]

Tough question! I like their products a lot.
Maybe the Baader VIP Barlow - which I modded with their adaptors..

[JMW]

I bought this because I wanted the best performance for my PVS14. It is designed to have good performance from 390 to 2000nm.

 

Baader 2" Clicklock BBHS Dielectric Mirror Star Diagonal

 

I have several good diagonals but this ones my best. The Clicklock mechanism works well.

[BRCoz]

I have the Baader Hyperion 17mm.  I really want to get a zoom and the Baader Hyperion zoom is the one.  

 

Has anyone use the zoom in a bino viewer?  

[Gastrol]

Sky Surfer V

[doole]

The Varilocks, astronomically life changing

I know, right? Locks/releases in an instant, self-centering, doesn't scratch things, build quality pretty much beyond criticism - I don't know how you could improve on them.

 

(Forgot to mention again - the sky surfer ii. I have most of their inventory.)

Edited by doole, 26 February 2021 - 12:55 PM.

[blange3]

Well this thread just cost me $300! 

 

High Point has the Mark IV zoom in stock. Now to tell the wife. 

[doole]

Well this thread just cost me $300! 

 

High Point has the Mark IV zoom in stock. Now to tell the wife. 

Except for that, you're gonna absolutely love it. The tiny barlow is pretty awesome too.

[Mike Lynch]

Morpheus eyepieces, especially the 17.5mm; T-2 90° prism diagonal with focusable eyepiece holder;  and the focusable eyepiece holder itself.

 

I bought the eyepiece holder from AgenaAstro to use as a fine-focuser with the single-speed Crayford on my Dob scope.

 

Mike in Kentucky

[WadeH237]

I know, right? Locks/releases in an instant, self-centering, doesn't scratch things, build quality pretty much beyond criticism - I don't know how you could improve on them.

 

(Forgot to mention again - the sky surfer ii. I have most of their inventory.)

It sounds like you are describing a ClickLock.  The VariLock is a t-thread extension tube with adjustable length.

 

I use both ClickLocks and VariLocks in my setup.  As much as I like the ClickLock, the VariLock would be harder to replace if I had to find something else.

[Mitrovarr]

Except for that, you're gonna absolutely love it. The tiny barlow is pretty awesome too.

I think the Baader Zoom had more impact to my observing than any other eyepiece.

[j.gardavsky]

The 2" BBHS zenith mirror,

the 10nm visual OIII filter #2458395

the blue(RGB)CCD filter #2458470B

the Solar Continuum 10nm filter #2458390

the 3.6mm Symmetric Diascope Edition eyepiece (discontinued)

 

Otherwise, I don't have many accessories from Baader,

JG

[Spikey131]

ZZZZZZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM.

[B McCandless]

The Herschel Solar Prism diagonal on a StellarVue 70mm refractor in-tandem with a Coronado SolarMax60 II!

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[Traveler]

Two additions:

 

- All the (discontinued) BGO eyepieces, especially the 7mm which i can use with glasses.

 

- The Micro guide ep (link)

[Noah4x4]

It sounds like you are describing a ClickLock.  The VariLock is a t-thread extension tube with adjustable length.
 
I use both ClickLocks and VariLocks in my setup.  As much as I like the ClickLock, the VariLock would be harder to replace if I had to find something else.

+1 for Varilocks extension tubes. I have three different cameras with marginally different internal back focus (distance to sensor). I can swap them without adding removing any components by simply adjusting Varilock length. Compared to multiple individual screw on spacers Varilock is a positive addition, yet so simple in concept.

[noisejammer]

I have a lot of Baader toys. Almost all are good but the truly best-in-class that I own are

 

ZAO II (especially my pairs of 10 & 16 mm)

Mk V binoviewer & GPC's

T2-01B diagonal

Sky Surfer V

ClickLocks (on all my scopes except the E-160 and RCOS)

Solar continuum filter

 

If I was to pick the one stand-out it would be the diagonal. No-one else has something similar.

 

On the other hand, I find their 2"-T2 adapter is barely adequate.

[Kunama]

My Baader items include 6x Clicklock clamps, 3x SkySurferV RDFs, 1x T2 Maxbright Mirror diagonal, 1x 2" BBHS Mirror diagonal, 1x Polaris1 reticle finder eyepiece as well as a couple of HD Quick Connects but my favourite is my Baader Cool Ceramic Herschel Solar Wedge kit with 5 filters.....

[doole]

Sounds like Baader is doing quite well - by this group at the very least. That's what happens when you put quality, sensible stuff on your shelf, I guess.

[blakestree]

Baader BBHS mirror

[doole]

It sounds like you are describing a ClickLock.  The VariLock is a t-thread extension tube with adjustable length.

 

I use both ClickLocks and VariLocks in my setup.  As much as I like the ClickLock, the VariLock would be harder to replace if I had to find something else.

You are correct, Sir. (I have a Varilock, too.  )

 

I guess it's time to start a 'Baader' department in my storage room...

Edited by doole, 27 February 2021 - 11:21 AM.

[BKBrown]

For me I have one favorite for visual and one for imaging. My visual favorite is the Baader Hyperion 8-24 zoom hands down...I love this versatile, fun EP. For imaging it is the 1.25" UV/IR cut filter, I use this filter on every one of my color planetary imaging cams and have recommended it numerous times to others

 

Also love their click-lock products (honorable mention )

 

Clear Skies,

Brian

[PJ Anway]

my "Best of Baader" is:

(1) Baader Sky Surfer V

(2) Baader Herschel Wedge

here they are in action:

 

[oldmanrick]

Morpheus plus the Hyperion Mk IV zoom.

 

Rick