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[dewayne]

For Father's Day I get to choose a scope accessory.
Would you choose a better barlow or a Telrad?

[stargazer]

Hi Dewayne,

If I had to chose that would be hard. But I do have the 2.5x Powermate and the 5x Powermate. The telrads are nice, easy to use. but if you already have a barlow I would go with the Telrad. But if you ever want to get a better Barlow I would go with the 2.5x Powermate. They are great. The new 2.5x Powermate is T-Ring adaptable to hook right to a camera.

Just my two cents worth.

Becky

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

It all depends on your intentions. I see you have the following:

Bushnell Voyager 4.5" reflector
Meade Telestar 60mm NGC
Orion XT8 reflector
Barlow

What I see missing is the Telrad. You already have a barlow in your arsenal. I would get the Telrad for your fathers day gift, as you would use it everytime you use your scope to locate objects.

But, which is your main scope, and the one you would attach the Telrad to? They make dovetails bases to use on different scopes, but that's also an added expense. Are all your scopes 1.25"? If not,and without an adapter for the barlow, it makes it difficult to use from scope to scope.

But I think you will get more enjoyment and use out of the Telrad.

[dewayne]

I'm going to get the Telrad.
The Orion XT8 is my main scope.
It will easily handle the weight.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Capital Choice!

I myself intend to build one with me own two hands.

[sarwat]

Hi Dewayne,

Did you consider Rigel quickfinder instead of telrad? Dewshield, pulser both are a part of the package with Rigel

Sarwat