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[JayBee]

Wow - something near and dear to all atronomers - **equipment**

I'm currently using a 10" newt, on a dob mount. I picked it up used, and have spent a year or so tweaking it and figuring out what accessories make the most of the viewing experience I manage to squeeze in. My skies here in ChicagoLand are pretty bad - I've found a few spots out west that are dark and make an enormous difference.

I've also go an 80mm achro refractor that I grab when I don't have time or energy to lug the 10" around. I've been experimenting with solar acessories/techniques recently on this scope to get ready for the Venus transit.

I rencely made the mistake of looking thru some "premium" (read expensive) eyepieces at a star party and am saving my pennies for those currently.

[sarwat]

Hello Jaybee,

What eyepieces are you eyeing(pun intended)? I have
read that university optics orthos are every bit as good as premiums at a fraction of the price. Has anyone happened to look one of those? The only disadvantage seems to be narrow fov no big deal for planets.

Sarwat

[Tommy5]

I own a 7mm U. O. orthro, it works great in my 6" refractor,clear contrasty views, the fov is only a little smaller than a plossl but the eye relief is a bit better.It ia a great planetary eyepiece.

[stargazer]

Hi Guys,

I have the Orion Epic ED 2 eyepieces and I have to admit I just love them. I use them on a homemade 10" F/4.8 Dob. and I like everyone else here in Chicagoland have really bad light pollution so yes I use the filters. I will admit they help but there have been nights they didnt.

Just my two cents worth

Becky