Re: [APML] Sure-Sharp/Duo-view question.

[Joe Mize <jmize@globe-net.net>]

Fernando;

     Once you achieve focus with your Sure-Sharp don't move your scope, lock
down your focus if possible.  Replace the Sure-Sharp with the Duo-View, I use
either a TV 19mm WideField or a Mead 26mm Plossel.   Slide the eyepiece until
you are in focus.  You're then able to use the telescope to locate objects
through the Duo-View.

     I too heard the story from Dan at Spectra that a diagonal could be used.
But, looking at the distance a focused eyepiece extended from the Duo-View vs.
the distance a diagonal would add to the Duo-View before even adding an
eyepiece just didn't compute.   I tried a diagonal once and didn't even
consider using a barlow because it would have added even more distance.

Fernando Magalhaes wrote:

> Hi,I have a C8 and I make my focus with a Sure-Sharp.I would like to know
> if someone can find the objects to photograph using the Duo-view accessorie
> with a diagonal.The manual says that you must use a barlow to reach focus
> in the eyepiece,but I have a Celestron Ultima barlow and some eyepieces and
> I can't find the focus.Is there any trick,or a combination of a certain
> eyepiece+barlow that works?
> Thanks
> Fernando
>
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