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Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 11:57 AM
Subject: [M]: New back plate for LX scopes


> Every once in a while you come onto a product which not only fills a
> need and is very well done.
>
> For those of you who are concerned about getting full illumination of
> your 2" eyepieces and do not have a JMI, Optec or Lumicon GEG, I have
> found the ideal product.
>
> It is called the Eyeopener. It is an adapter that screws directly
> onto the 80 mm thread on the back of the OTA. It has a full 2"
> opening and thus takes 2" eyepieces directly. It has a clear 2" view
> and allows 2" full field stop eyepieces to be illuminated to the
> greatest extent that you scope optics allows. This is a good item for
> 10" and 12" scopes which will fully illuminate a 2" field stop.
>
> The terrible restriction of the field of illumination that the
> standard Schmidt thread adapter causes is gone. The adapter is
> beautifully machined with a good black anodized finish. There are
> three nylon thumb screws that hold 2" accessories firmly.
>
> It is made by Peterson Engineering Phone: 401 245 6679 Or you might
>
> Best -- Doc G
>

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