Re: ATM 3" 75mm or 4" 100mm eyepieces

[K1JJ@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-08-20 04:11:58 EDT, you write:

>Ahh!  Here is a clear statement of objective.  I purchased a pair of
>binoculars with 2x magnification and 28 degrees of field ... good start.
>Jon Dietch suggested the ultimate in homebrew wide angle binoculars.  Get
>two high quality Security Viewers for Home Entry Doors (little fisheye
>telescopes ... but for around $20 each, you can get reasonably wide
>aperture, quality image viewers).  Attach them to a standard binocular hinge
>and you have a 150 deg to 190 degree FOV binocular set.  They could yield a
>real spacewalk experience, or maybe just a headache ... let me know if you
>try this.
>
>-c
>
>

Chris:

That sounds wild!

I wonder who has "high quality" ones available? I see the junk plastic ones
around for about $5.95, but never ran across good ones. 

I am always so blow away by "wide angle, low power with extreme brightness"
effect, its worth a try.

Tom Cathey