What's Up? Webcast: Building an Eyepiece Kit

What's Up? Webcast: Building an Eyepiece Kit
(Episode 217)
Building an eyepiece collection is a crucial piece for the modern observer. We take a look into what to consider when assembling your eyepiece case. From lens choice, to filters to what to house it all in; we take a deep dive on building your eyepiece case.
What's Up? webcast take place right here on the Sky-Watcher USA KZbin channel every Friday from 10am to 11am Pacific.
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[@epiman3046]

This episode is much appreciated!

[@astralfields1696]

After a lot of testing I sold everything and settled on a SkyRover 30mm, MaxVision 11mm, AngelEyes 14mm and a SVBony Zoom SV191. Also a Barlow 2x and 3x get a lot of use on the planets and planetary nebulas.

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

Sounds like a well rounded set.

[@MarcLamere]

Nice talk! Would you please list out what you have in your Pentax case and what scopes you use it for, thanks!

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

The case has a Pentax XW 40, 30, 20, 10, 7, 5 and 3.5mm plus a 2" diagonal. I use these on a wide range of telescopes but mostly the refractors. -Kevin

[@MarcLamere]

@@SkyWatcherUSA Thanks for the details Kevin. I recently acquired 3 Pentax XL eyepieces (40, 21, and 5.2mm) and have been enjoying them all so I was wondering which ones you had. Nice collection!

[@michaelnixon6672]

I am new to astrophotograhy and eager to learn the basics. Joined a club but have not been able to get support. I attended my first star party but not of the members showed up to setup rigs and talk shop. Do not have a regular relation with any star gamers an am working to encourage someone I know to get interested. You mentioned you are in AZ and so am I. If you can recommend how I might get connected with your group it would be appreciated. Michael

[@OlliesSpace]

That's a shame Michael usually most are very helpful. I'm based in Australia so can't offer much advice on clubs there.

[@mikehardy8247]

NANUK cases are incredible! Super latches that are easy to use, but can't open unless you want to. Huge variety. BH photo has them on sale frequently. I have Apache, Pelican. NANUK put them to shame. I have a 33x21x13 wheeled case I got on sale for $130! Normally $459. I've seen it for $240 at best since. Prices generally in line with Pelican.

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

We will have to check out the Nanuk cases. Thank you for the tip! -Kevin

[@GaryCameron]

I have the same eyepieces except the 55mm and the 6mm Ethos and Delos

[@mikehardy8247]

I have the skywatcher 250 P SYNSCAN DOD, comes with 10 and 25nm. Per, your. recommendation, I purchased the Celestron starter kit for $200. Hope this gets me on track? I was thinking maybe a quality zoom, or Barlow would have led me better? I'll find out in the comming days? I'm in bortle 9 Milwaukee. Nebula, not great, ring is fuzzy patch😅. Planets or moon right now.

[@mikehardy8247]

What I'm saying, is, try visual, at high magnification if possible. I love this DOB. Didn't understand visual until now

[@mikehardy8247]

Boy, was the recommendation to buy a Celestron eyepiece kit a BAD idea! Compared to the 10mm and 25mm eyepieces Skywatcher provided with my 250P, the Celestrons are terrible 😢 Blurry soft, terrible quality. A major brand like Celestron should be ashamed of selling this crap. The inconvenience of a return is stressful and costs time and gasoline.

[@stevenickolls8016]

Hi, thanks for this video, most useful. I have no other way of directly contacting you and would ask if in the future you review the plate solving feature in Synscan Pro v2.5.2 that has attracted interest on the UK based Stargazers Lounge. Thank you in anticipation.

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

The Plate solving feature is very new and not quite complete yet. It is a beta addition that will likely become better supported as time goes on. The engineers have a lot of plans for the app. and it will only become more advance as time goes on. We will see about finding more documentation on this.

[@stevenickolls8016]

@@SkyWatcherUSA Thank you, I appreciate it. Best Regards.