My 31mm Nagler 5 easily gets the most use. It does show color on bright
objects like Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon, but not on the faint stuff. The
Nagler AFOV is awesome, as you'd expect.

I've heard that they are extremely difficult to get right now, something
about one of the more exotic elements not being available. This may
influence your decision more than anything else!

Brian

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 7:01 AM
Subject: [M]: Re: RE: Advice on best low-power eyepiece for 10" f/10 LX200


> Have you considered an F/6.3 focal reducer? Using one would allow you to
> get wide field views with your existing assortment of eyepieces. A focal
> reducer would cost far less than adding a premium eyepiece to your ep box.
> If you reject this idea, I would then suggest a 35mm Panoptic.
>
> Al
> > Sent: 12 September 2000 13:46
> > Subject: [M]: Advice on best low-power eyepiece for 10" f/10 LX200
> >
> >
> > I'm looking to buy a top-notch low-power, wide field EP for my
> > 10" LX200. I currently own a wide range of EPs, including a 22mm Type 4
> > Nagler, but my lowest power EP right now is the 26mm Series 4000 Plossl
> > that came with the scope. I also own the Televue 2" Everbrite diagonal.
> > I'm considering the following three but would also be interested
> > in others:
> >
> > - 35mm Panoptic (65 degree FOV)
> > - 31mm Type 5 Nagler (82 degree FOV)
> > - 40mm Konig (70 degree FOV)
> >
> > There are obvious tradeoffs in apparent and true FOV as well as cost
> > of these three EPs, with the Konig about 1/3 the price of the Nagler.
> > Some people rave about the Konig while others complain about stars at
> > the edge of the field. I have seen many individual reviews of these
> > EPs but nothing that compares them. So I'm kind of at a loss. I'd
> > appreciate the input of anyone who has done any kind of comparison
> > of EPs in this category.
> > I'm also curious if anyone has tried to barlow the 31mm Nagler,
> > including using the Televue 2" giant barlow. It's hard to imagine all
> > that hanging off the back of the scope. So I'm curious if anyone has
> > tried it. I have the Losmandy counterweight system. So I'm not concerned
> > about the weight...mostly just the flexture with a 2.2 lb EP hanging off
> > the end of a barlow.
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Steve DiPirro
> >
> >
> >
>
>

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