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  • Telescope Reviews: Widefield Viewing Options to Explore the Heavens  (110k)  -  ..into some richfield (widefield) observing. I'd like to be able to take in the sky from.. ..into some richfield (widefield) observing. I'd like to be able to take in the sky from.. - ndex12
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/be...

  • Telescope Reviews: Recommended secondary size  (176k)  -  ..perfect for general observing. 1 or 2.1 are good if widefield photography is your top .. ..perfect for general observing. 1 or 2.1 are good if widefield photography is your top priority. Post.. - ndex17
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/at...

  • Telescope Reviews: 6mm Radian, Delos Shootout  (173k)  -  ..widefield eyepiece ich is very useful while observing Abell Galaxy Clusters without getting lost with the.. ..to be my widefield eyepiece ich is very useful while observing Abell Galaxy Clusters without getting lost.. - ndex13
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/Ey...

  • Telescope Reviews: 3.7 Ethos and Meade 80mm APO a good pairing?  (85k)  -  ..definitely get more widefield observing. I sure can't see the entire Veil.. ..definitely get more widefield observing. I sure can't see the entire Veil Nebula.. - ndex13
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4...

  • Telescope Reviews: Celestron Omni 150R  (149k)  -  ..widefield observing, and brighter as well. I actually have both scopes (the 120 f 8.3 is.. ..widefield observing, and brighter as well. I actually have both scopes (the 120 f 8.3 is.. - ndex9
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/re...

  • Telescope Reviews: Final Decision  (80k)  -  ..planetary and lunar observing only. These two are contradictory, unless you like widefield planetary.. ..widefield planetary lunar views for conjuctions occultations. Which has the greater priority, planetary observing or widefield? Post Extras: dbx sage Reged: 02.. - ndex9
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/3...

  • Telescope Reviews: Televue .8x reducer and ED80 for visual?  (41k)  -  ..talking some seriously widefield observing just in time for some dark skies at cherry springs! 6 m.. ..talking some seriously widefield observing just in time for some dark skies at cherry springs! 6 m.. - ndex9
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4...

  • Telescope Reviews: Wide field low magnifictation 1.25" eyepieces?  (66k)  -  ..a low mag widefield for observing. Any suggestions are appreciated. Mary Post Extras: idealistic professor.. ..a low mag widefield for observing. Any suggestions are appreciated. Mary Your coulter is f 4 .. ..trouble finding a widefield(30mm+) eyepiece in a 1 ". Plossls are easy, but I like the idea.. - ndex16
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/5...

  • Telescope Reviews: Help me fill in the Ep Mag GAP  (80k)  -  ..e$pecially if quality widefield observing is a mu$t! Post Extras: jack45 Post Laureate Reged: 07 07.. ..e$pecially if quality widefield observing is a mu$t! Thx for the information & suggestion, I think.. - ndex13
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/3...

  • Telescope Reviews: Televues from an older newbie's perspective.  (345k)  -  ..of original TV Widefields. My telescopes for serious observing are all quite fast, the.. ..of original TV Widefields. My telescopes for serious observing are all quite fast, the Newtonians are.. - ndex16
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/Ey...

  • Telescope Reviews: Orion 120mmST for a Newbie  (278k)  -  ..used it for widefield observing. Some DSOs just.. ..used it for widefield observing. Some DSOs just look prettier that way. But it is a.. - ndex9
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/re...

  • Telescope Reviews: eyepiece recommendations for a newbie  (109k)  -  ..a medium power widefield (workhorse ep 17 to 12mm) that did most of my observing after I found my .. ..your target centered! Widefield ep's give you extra time observing before having to push.. - ndex13
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/Ey...

  • Telescope Reviews: Experiences with skyglow and LPR filters?  (66k)  -  ..extremely low power widefield observing in small telescopes? Can they reduce the brightness enough to help.. ..extremely low power widefield observing in small telescopes? Can they reduce the brightness enough.. - ndex12
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/3...

  • Telescope Reviews: First scope....accessory indecision....  (108k)  -  ..add to your observing time and allow you to see more. 4) A good widefield finderpiece - Like you I started.. ..add to your observing time and allow you to see more. 4) A good widefield finderpiece - Like you I started.. - ndex13
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Board/be...

  • Telescope Reviews: Eyepieces for 1000mm refractor  (84k)  -  ..25mm to 40mm widefield 2-inch eyepiece makes sense. 3) Most of my observing is done in the 50x to.. ..25mm to 40mm widefield 2-inch eyepiece makes sense. 3) Most of my observing is done.. - ndex12
    http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4...


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