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[dewayne]

Earlier this week I went to a local bingo parlor to do a story. While there I decided to play. I ended up winning $500. I took some of my bingo winnings and ordered an Orion Expanse 6mm EP. It has a 66 degree FOV. That's 10 degrees more than my 2" Orion 35mm. I can't wait to put that 6mm on the Moon. In addition, I got one of their eyepatches. I think I'm going to like that accessory a lot.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Dewayne,

You are just piling up these accessories! I'm going to have to inform the sellers to put you on their "no sell" list.

That new eyepiece is a cool one. I really like the wide angled FOV ones the best, and I seem to use my Wide FOV binocular eyepiece the most.

I never used an eye patch, perhaps I should, but here in the heart of Chicago, I think it would be pointless. The moment I take it off, the intense laser-like beam of light from the street lamps would shrink my pupil minus 1mm!

What's your new nick name gonna be?....Capt. Blythe? Arrrgh me matey! Although the rum could make the session more pleasurable.

Let us know about your new toys.

[stargazer]

Dewayne,

I have had eye patches since we got the scope up and running. Yes they help alot. If you are trying to study an object to draw it out it helps keeps your eyes relaxed. You can look in the ep and keep the other eye open under the patch and have no problems. I know alot of astronomers that use them. I have been asked about why I use one and once i explain why they say that makes sense. They have saved many headaches.

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[ripps1]

I keep an eyepatch and a black dropcloth in my case at all times. Cheap and effective ammunition against low stray light. -Rip

[stargazer]

I forgot to mention we also have 6 black panels we are making to help sheild the lights away. The one we have finished works great. When they are all done not only will they shield the light but the wind as well. We try to do what we can to help in our quest for the elusive Night Sky Objects.

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[dewayne]

My stuff arrived today.
The FedEx man delivered them under overcast skies.
I'm hoping for some clearing tonite.
I want to point that 6mm EP at the Moon before its full.
Tomorrow nite is supossed to be clear, but a full Moon.
The new equipment curse seems to be in full swing.

[Al Degutis]

dewayne,

So have you had a chance to try out the eyepiece and eyepatch? I've been considering the eyepatch because I cannot train my other eye to stop distracting me so I just close it. I can feel the strain on my eyes when one is closed and I'm trying to observe for a longer period.

Please report in.
Thanks

[stargazer]

Hi Guys,

I have used a patch for observing. Iwill admit if I am going to do some long time drawing or trying to catch the Red Spot on Jupiter I will use the path to keep my eyes fresh and to avoid eye strain or looking somewhere else and ruining my view. I dont see anything wrong with using one. You would be suprized at just how many people do use them at big Star Parties.

Just my two cents.
B