Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Jul 25, 2012 23:51:12 GMT -6
2" Telescope Eyepiece MaxView II Photo/Visual Eyepiece w/Ring Set
A while ago, C.A. Steve got a hold of one of these, bringing it to Chicago Astronomer star parties. I have enjoyed the views that it provided in his scopes and in my C11. It's like looking through a porthole of a space craft, good contrast, sharp and taking pics was very nice.
Some specs:
Here is a review on the eyepiece from Cloudy Nights:
Steve sent me an email recently that this eyepiece was again available - and at $99.00....a good deal. (Originally sold at $190.00). At this time in my life, funds are squeaky tight and I delayed in ordering one.
Good thing I did.
With a day left in buying, it was dropped by $10.00, to $89.10 - paying for the shipping essentially ...and so I got it.
I like the adjustable top of the eyepiece...bringing the glass as close as I can to the camera lens. And with the various adapter rings, it should be very versatile.
Should arrive early next week. I'll put it through it's preliminaries and report on it's performance.
The sliding sleeve is good for adjusting the distance to the front of the lens, (which would bump the eyepiece glass when zooming in otherwise.)
