I think probably not. I purchased the 9mm to pair with the 20mm Optimus for my Stellarvue SVX125D refractor. But just as outsourcing is more desirable at times, as it is with his ED doublets or now discontinued Russian optics, it would be inane to attempt to make eyepieces when United Optical can make them as good as he can for much less cost. Haven't noticed these before. No question they set the standard. As the object, or area of an object, being viewed, often take up a very small area of the field of view. Just teasing you, David. F/7 is more forgiving than faster scopes so that does help. Posted by Steve Lightstone on 8th Aug 2020. In my scopes, I generally use the 3.5 mm Nagler with the 2X TV Barlow as my highest magnification. In this complete system we include the large 28mm 2" wide field eyepiece for low power, the 8mm ultra-wide angle eyepiece for medium power, and for high power we provide the 4 mm ultra-wide angle eyepiece. 15mm Stellarvue is identical to the 14mm ES 82, field curvature and all, as noted above. I don't use 2" eyepieces that much so I'm not interested in the 28mm, and for some reason the 7mm eyepieces that I have are rarely used. Pros: Solid construction with good eye relief. It just felt like a 68-degree field that was pushed slightly further out. This counterweight system is used to quickly adjust balance on smaller telescopes when eyepieces of different weights used. My conclusion from testing this 82 group was that the Explore Scientific came very close to matching the standard-setting premium Tele Vue Nagler, but at a lower price. But I can't confirm, and they could be a whole new OEM same as the luminos perhaps, rather than the initial SV82 which I am pretty sure was the UWAN. The 16 and 7mm looked diffierent than these didn't they? i think that what you are going to hear is : "what are you interested in looking at ?" You would recognize the names of the OEMs if I told you. That doesn't happen with 100 degree eyepieces. I have a tendency to increase the apparent field as the magnification goes up so I don't have to push the dob quite as much. Its smaller, lighter, and cheaper than the bigger ASIAir Plus astrophoto computer, but is it as good? The jump from 50 to 70 provides a much larger leap than 70 to 100 to my eyes. Pros: Very good optics and waterproof construction. Edited by Alex Swartzinski, 05 March 2023 - 11:02 PM. Cons: Very aberrated off-axis star images; slightly less than 82 field. My bad experience with the 14 Meade put a bad taste in my mouth so I stuck to the big series 4000 version, and never gave the 5000s and axiom LX much thought even when I had access to try them whenever I wanted . Cons: Heavy and 2-inch only; shorter eye relief. While stars do bloat a little at the very edge, the 83 SSW comes close to matching a Nagler for optical performance, with the benefit of slightly longer 14mm eye relief and a more comfortable twist-up eyecup. I have the WO versions of these and find them very good, indeed! At NEAF, I purchased the 16mm UWA from Stellarvue for $95. This eyepiece is ideal for higher power work on planets and double stars since it is very sharp, contrasty and has a generous 82 degree field of view. Pinpoint stars to the edge, M27 is amazing in my 14" Dobsonian. 100 degree eyepieces are quite amazing but they are also very large and can be quite heavy. Why 5 stars? The Explore 100 comes a very close second to Tele Vue in sharpness, with stars sharp across 90 percent of the field and still well contained at the edge. To be totally fair, not all eyeglass wearers are the same or require the same amount of eye relief. They look very much alike the new TS UWANs, but with a special Stellarvue twist reminiscent of their 100 line. I have a 4.5mm Morpheus and a 4.7mm Ethos SX. While low cost for a 100 eyepiece, consider import fees if ordering from Europe. Anyway, my main concern was trying to get most or all of the Pleiades in my view. Especially comparing them to the ES line. Super crisp images to the edges. Please Log In to view the details for this classified ad. With 20mm of eye relief and a large eye lens, this is a very comfortable eyepiece to look through. Bottom Line: Economical but with optical flaws. Notice how it's sharp in the center and as you get to the edge the stars grow tails? Anyone tried them? For Messier 24 ("Delle Caustiche") even in short focal scope 100 deg. 3. It performs well on faster telescopes, a key characteristic of Nagler and Ethos eyepieces. Bottom Line: A superb and compact top-class eyepiece. So that this makes sense - take your 30mm SuperView, focus on a nice cluster of stars (M45 akaPleiades is a great one). Introducing the Stellarvue Optimus eyepiece series. It's the same at low power, which Ernest just pointed out. All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024), 0 (90 programs for EU citizens/Non-EU), 21,000 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU), Program Fees: 0 - 10,000 (per semester), Program Fees: 0 - 9,750 (per semester), Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW), Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences. All of this experimenting made me settle on 70 as a nice middle ground. They look as good to my eye as any of the other high-end eyepieces I've used. Don't have an Astromart account? Stellarvue Ultra Wide Angle Eyepiece Set - EUW-SET Heres a low-cost zoom eyepiece that actually works well. It is plenty wide enough and 1.25 inch 82 degree eyepieces are just so much more compact than their 100 degree counterparts. Building an set of eyepieces takes some time. The 102 degree Nikon HWs are another good example. They are probably another variation of the UWANs, thought the specified focal lengths have been changed from 7mm to 8mm and from 16mm to 15mm. I am also intrigued by the 4mm. Both have the same true FOV and cover the cluster nicely. Omegon in Germany offers many unique products such as their Panorama2 eyepieces. We all have different preferences for eyepieces. Does anyone know anything about the new Stellarvue UWA's? (2011) 1,348,335; (2021 est . Your grading system is A+, A, B, C, D and E (Fail). Having tried 52, 60, 70, 76 and 82, I'll stick between 70 and 82. Don't dismiss buying a used EP out of the Classifieds section - I found two of mine there. I've had a few of their scopes that are well made, and well corrected, but labeled as someone elses. Bottom Line: A better bargain 82 eyepiece. There are more expensive products, but do they perform any better? A great one-two punch when observing. But the soft eyecup nicely places your eye where it needs to be with no kidney-bean blackout. I once read that Televue actually bench tests all of their eyepieces before delivery to their customers or dealers; if so they may be unique in this regard. It eliminates the need to rebalance the telescope. For me, I love 82 degrees, it feels just right. New from SV? Pros: Very good optical performance and construction; long eye relief. At 564 grams even with its 2-inch adapter tube, Stellarvue's Optimus is the lightest of the 100 set, a consideration for balancing smaller telescopes. Because they're Stellarvue! Im hoping these will perform similarly. The knurled grip rings and construction of both are superb. : Yes Filter Thread? Like the Ethos, it can be used as either a 2-inch or 1.25-inch eyepiece. Click here to simulate the field of viewhttps://astronomy.tools/. Most suffer from variable plossl, svbony, SVBONY Zoom Eyepiece, Zoom eyepiece. Incredible clarity across the entire field of view. There are also 60 degree eyepieces like the Starguider ED and Paradigms. Old, from WO. The A-T 28UWA/StellarVue 82 and APM 30UFF has already been mentioned in this thread. They slap on the "15mm" on the side and everybody assumes it is actually 15mm, when it is really 14mm. *Measured with eye cup rolled down. The only cons I've noticed is that they are big and heavy and change the balance point for my small scope+cheap mount and like any other optical system they have to cool down to ambient temp to get the best view (which takes a few minutes). Oh, barlowed the 15mm starts to show curvature around the 80-85% mark for my eye and the 4 and the 8mm the same since already barlowed. However, the Omegon and Meade both have apparent fields closer to 90 as I measured it. The new PWA has an improved design with a standard fold-up rubber eyecup and good eye relief. At under $200 this eyepiece is a great way to get those wide views at a reasonable price. Seeing the outer 10 degrees in direct vision is not so easily done. Congrats! It is just on the edge of being sensitive to what EP you can throw in the focuser and get good results. }. If you're not sensitive to curvature perhaps give it a go but honestly if you have on hand a 2x and a 3x barlow just get the 15mm because then you'll have all three. Call us at: 530 823 7796 Open Mon-Fri 9-5 Pacific Time, 4.0 mm 1.25" Ultrawide angle eyepiece with 82 degree apparent field of view(, 1.25" Ultrawide angle eyepiece with 82 degree, Our EUW eyepieces are now loaded into AstronomyTools database and application. The amount of head tilt needed to see the edges of the field are less than other ~100 degree eyepieces, including Ethos, ES, and APM. Stellarvue SVX127D It is likely KUO like the WP Meade UWA, who also make the UWAN/PWA. I wouldn't expect additional focal lengths. I figured out my preferred fov and eye relief by purchasing used eyepieces here on CN. But viewing with glasses on is still possible. The 4.5mm Morpheus is sharper than the Ethos SX, by a hair. Features --20mm focal length --100 apparent field --15mm eye relief --9 element design --fully multi-coated I was surprised! TS have kept the old 4/7/16mm focal length specifications. FWIW I looked at the Pleiades yesterday with a 32mm Plossl, a 24mm UFF (~65 AFOV) with my XT10 which has the same focal length as your telescope. Telescope Eyepiece Kits | Shop Baader, Televue & Celestron Eyepieces Ive never been a fan of zoom eyepieces. This is an enthusiast's forum - these folks typically take good care of their stuff. Though advertised as 80, I found the apparent field matched a Naglers 82 field. But I'm interested in the 16mm as I don't have a UWA in that focal length (I used to have the old 5000 series Meade 18mm UWA but sold it). Now I see all 3 at half price sale for under $300 for them and that's pretty good, imo! See William Paolinis review of all six Morpheus eyepieces here, and his full review of the Morpheus 17.5mm eyepiece here. The specifications state an 86 apparent field but it appeared to be the same as the other 82 models. There has always been a good OEM behind WO and SV, but the winner is the consumer, who quite frankly doesn't care because the consumer can't buy directly from the OEM. Meades new PWA (Premium Wide Angle) series is effectively a new version of their previous 82 UWA series, which is still available as of November 2020. This particular line saw its sales creamed by the superior ES 82s when the price on the latter was reduced. The Stellarvue 82 is well made, with a compact, solid construction, good 14mm of eye relief (better than the stated 12mm) and a fold-up eyecup. They are obviously not a redesigned barrel on the old ones. This was part of a 3 piece set and I won't be using this one. Are you looking for a List of Universities in Germany for International Students? Well to be honest, United Optics products tend to be quite good, whether branded as WO or SV, or something else. A year ago, they had 3 focal lengths of 82 eyepieces of 4, 7, and 16mm, and I reported them in the 2016 Guide to eyepieces. Stellarvue makes great scopes and youll love yours. The result is the equivalent to your grade in the German grading system, where 1.0 is the maximum grade and 4.0 the minimum passing grade. I started with the A-T and would still have it if my wife did not wear glasses (I'm guessing it's only a matter of time for me as well). I would be very surprised to find out that this new Stellarvue line is not the same as the new TS UWAN line. They're just too big and heavy and more of a novelty view for me, whereas my 82's are quite comfortable. Build quality 2nd to none.., relatively light for it's size.., but most of all the view is spectacular, all the way out to that wide 100 degree FOV. If theres one premium eyepiece to buy, it will likely be in this focal length range. All in all, exactly what you'd expect from Stellarvue: A great product at a reasonable price. The 13mm Televue Ethos is $658, the Televue 13mm Nagler is $335. But once i start using something around 1m+ in focal length, I find 70+ degrees is preferable, and if it matches nicely with the scope, the more apparent field the merrier. Honestly, I don't mind a 50-degree view, but 70 is definitely more immersive. Edited by timmbottoni, 03 November 2014 - 08:49 PM. No. 70 is fine at low power, 78-85 fine at medium power, but I prefer 110 at high power. MSRP $350. Bottom Line: The standard of performance for 100 eyepieces. Alan Dyer is an astrophotographer and astronomy author based in Alberta, Canada. I've used them at outreach events and the nice eye relief and the wide viewport really help the public get a good view, especially the little ones that often struggle to find the image. As for "triple testing" eyepieces, that I seriously doubt happens. 70 is fine at low power, 78-85 fine at medium power, but I prefer 110 at high power. Good decision! It is important the image stays sharp as it crosses the field, and it does in both eyepieces, but the Ethos SX is better for double stars and planets. Have fun experimenting! Pros: Lightest 100 with good eye relief. Today, they report 4mm, 8mm, and 15mm and are $50 apiece less expensive, at $149 each. A year ago, they had 3 focal lengths of 82 eyepieces of 4, 7, and 16mm, and I reported them in the 2016 Guide to eyepieces. So from a practical point of view, I find there's little difference in drift time. Stellarvue 8mm UWA 82 degree eyepice that has never been used. Below shows the 100 degree Ethos alongside the 82 degree Nagler. Stellarvue 8mm UWA Ultra Wide Angle 82 degree 1.25" Eyepiece - New. And the color-coded cosmetics of the SSW series are attractive, though somewhat moot in the dark under red light. Effect of barlows / field flatness for AT60ED solar imaging, Jon Isaacs, SpaceConqueror3 and mrsjeff like this, sportsmed, edsmx5 and Someone4322 like this, Dave Mitsky, John Huntley, CeleNoptic and, izar187, pj_thomas and Alex Swartzinski like this. A 100 degree field of view provides the user with almost 1.5 times the area of an 82 degree eyepiece. Today, they report 4mm, 8mm, and 15mm and are $50 apiece less expensive, at $149 each. I briefly experimented with a 100-degree eyepiece but it felt exactly like the 82-degree field, with the exception of shorter eye relief. Bottom Line: A good, economical choice for Schmidt-Cassegrains. This my first refractor, my first telescope with quality optics, my first telescope with a wide field of view, and my first telescope with a decent focuser (among other firsts) so I am very excited and anxious to get my hands on it. Kunming UWA reskins. Maybe Vic star tests these though! this IS the best value in an ocular that I have found.., I'm super pleased with the product. Has similar build quality to TeleVue and has a better feel than its APM counterpart. Cons: Slightly soft off-axis performance. Thanks. The Stellarvue Ultrawide eyepiece set includes three eyepieces: 4.0 mm 1.25" Ultrawide angle eyepiece with 82 degree apparent field of view(click here for specifications), 8.0 mm 1.25" Ultrawide angle eyepiece with 82 degreeapparent field of view (click here for specifications), 15.0 mm 1.25" Ultrawide angle eyepiece with 82 degreeapparent field of view(click here for specifications). Your scope is a f5.9. Grade Conversion using the Bavarian Formula. Joining an astronomy club can also put more eyepieces in your focuser to the test. That's easier with the smaller size of the 82 Naglers when compared to the 100 eyepieces, however I'm working on that. Stars are sharp across all but the outer 15 percent of the field and are still tight at the edge, though with some lateral chromatic aberration. I'd also be interested to hear if anyone's tried these and has some thoughts on them. any limitations are just limitations and can not be named "favorite", (2) acceptable (not a favorite) eyepiece AFOV depends from nature of observing object. Nuff said! Its long 20mm of eye relief, screw-up eyecup and large eye lens makes Orions Lanthanum a pleasure to use. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. The eyepiece offers a generous 15 mm of eye relief and has a standard foldable rubber eye cup. I like short UWA's as I only use muscle drive mounts, and I don't have a UWA in 4mm. Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. The rarity and significance of O-type stars brighter than 6.55 magnitude. These wider fields allow me to see things with my peripheral vision and make the whole experience that much more comfortable and enjoyable. Holding your eye in the proper position is way easier. Pros: Great optics; comfortable eye relief and eyecup. I recently upgraded my 30mm that came with my Dob to a APM 30mm UFF and its a great EP. The A-T is darn close, but does give more magnification and FOV. In the case of the old JOC days, the axiom LX 15mm was probably the same as the 14mm UWA. Favorite eyepiece field of view - Eyepieces - Cloudy Nights The Stellarvue 82 is well made, with a compact, solid construction, good 14mm of eye relief (better than the stated 12mm) and a fold-up eyecup. Edited by Someone4322, 06 March 2023 - 03:36 AM. They made their own products as well. 8 & 10 Ethos has a bit more light transmission, but this EP is a fraction of the cost , and well worth it! STELLARVUE OPTIMUS 20MM 100deg 2.0'' 9-ELEMENT EYEPIECE Some models sell for as much as $700 to $1,000 each. Nice detail of the moon and the cloud bands on Jupiter. I doubt Vic Maris will reveal who his OEM is. This grade conversion formula, together with your degree program's Academic and Examination Regulations (FPSO), is a tool to help your convert grades earned in countries other than Germany. Keep in mind, like appliances, or anything else, just because the OEM is the same, and they look the same on the outside, it doesn't mean they will always be the same on the inside. Converted grades are calculated using the modified Bavarian formula, as stipulated by the resolution of the Kultusministerkonferenz (German PDF, 0,1MB). This is like binge watching 4 seasons of a great show with a total cliff-hanger at the end of season 4, only to have the network cancel the show. As such, the Nagler Type 6s are showing their age, as newer models of eyepieces, including Tele Vues own Delos series, provide adjustable eyecups and much longer eye relief, important for us aging observers! Do you search for top universities and information on admission requirements, language certificates (TOEFL/IELTS) and application deadlines? The grades represent the following assessments of the examination performances: Talent Development, Scholarships and Awards, Verification of Study Periods for Pension Insurance, Mission Statement and Teaching Constitution, TUM Center for Digital Leadership Development, Digital Programs of Executive and Professional Education, Office of the Senior Executive Vice President, TUMonline TUMs campus management portal, Academic and Examination Regulations (FPSO), resolution of the Kultusministerkonferenz, 1.01.5 very good: excellent performance, 1.62.5 good: performance well above average, 2.63,5 satisfactory: average performance, 3.64.0 sufficient: performance meets the standards in spite of deficiencies, from 4.1 fail: performance does not meet the standards because of substantial deficiencies. Reducer Flatteners for other telescopes, Finderscope Eyepieces with Focusing Reticle, Barlows to double the power of your eyepieces, Stellarvue 9 mm 100-Degree 1.25/2" Optimus Eyepiece - EOP-09.0, Stellarvue 20 mm 100 Degree 2" Optimus Eyepiece - EOP-20.0, Stellarvue 3.6 mm 110-Degree 1.25/2" Optimus Eyepiece - EOP-03.6, Stellarvue 8 mm Ultra Wide Angle 1.25" Eyepiece - EUW-08.0, Stellarvue 4.7 mm 110-Degree 1.25/2" Optimus Eyepiece - EOP-04.7, Stellarvue 13.5 MM 100 Degree 1.25"/2" Optimus Eyepiece EOP 13.5. At least I think they are new because I can't find anything about these focal lengths, they currently have 4, 8, and 15mm available. Observing while seated is a much better experience. I had been planning on getting ES 82 degree EP's, but I just couldn't pass these up for the $. In my 80/480 refractor, I find even 50 degrees for "high" power to be quite good--e.g., Nagler 3-6 zoom. Eye relief is 15mm, a little longer than the Explore and Stellarvue competitors. Thanks! Eye relief is a very long 20mm. Tight eye relief, a lot of field curvature, and edge-of-field brightening at f/10. Cons: Slightly soft off-axis performance. Pros: Good off-axis sharpness and eye relief, but . Please note that this tool is only intended to provide a first orientation and the results are in no way binding. Despite its modest price and sharp optics, I cant recommend it. Thus my max AFOVs are; 2.5 is 45 degrees, 3.5 is 65, 4 is 45 degrees, 4.5 is 76 degrees, 5 and 5.2 are 65 degrees, 6.5 is 76 degrees, 7 and 8 are 65 degrees, 9 is 76 degrees, 10 is 70 degrees, 12 is 92 degrees, 13 is 65 degrees, 14 is 80 degrees, 15 is 62 degrees, 17 is 92 degrees, 18 is 62 degrees, 20 is 80 degrees, 22 is 82 degrees, 25 is 60 degrees, 26 is 62 degrees, 28 is 68 degrees, 30 is 80 degrees, 31 is 82 degrees, 34 is 68 degrees, 40 is 70 degrees, 55 is 50 degrees. Anything is possible. While the rubber eyecup can fold down, it is stiff enough that it is best left up. New from Stellarvue, ultra-wide eyepieces. I just purchased a SV80A (really excited) and they had deal going where you get the 8mm and 15mm for a little over $100 so I jumped on it. I missed the 16mm and regretted it as it's a very useful focal length. Eye relief is an excellent 17 mm, longer than in more premium models, and the eyecup is extendable. This is the largest and heaviest of the 1.25-inch eyepieces, with a mass of 400 grams. Introducing the new Stellarvue Ultra Wide Angle eyepiece series. I find I kind of have to make myself use them more often. Fancy eyepieces are expensive, simpler eyepieces can be nearly as good and much more affordable. And it is just for 2-inch focusers and so requires 2-inch filters. Munich | Germany, History, Population, Oktoberfest, Map, & Facts Well to be honest, United Optics products tend to be quite good, whether branded as WO or SV, or something else. Astronomy Clubs, Star Parties, Shows, & Conferences, Community Forum Software by IP.BoardLicensed to: Cloudy Nights. All of my scopes are on manual mounts, so I agree, the larger the AFOV the better. Stellarvue 8mm UWA Ultra Wide Angle 82 degree 1.25" Eyepiece - New Astro-Tech's 20mm XWA: An Affordable Extreme-Field Eyepiece The ergonomics of them is quite nice to me, fit the hand very well allowing for a good grip on them.

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