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17 years 2 months ago #50836 by johnomahony
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I have placed an order for the 21mm, 13mm and 8mm for the CGE 11. Given the reviews they seem really good (value that is)

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17 years 2 months ago #50841 by lunartic_old
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I've had them for a while now John and can highly recommend them. The FOV is excellent, they easily come apart to fit both 1.25" and 2" holders and solidly built.

There's only one complaint I have, it's minor, it would have been nice if they were parfocal.

In the end you won't be disappointed.

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17 years 2 months ago #50855 by johnomahony
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Thanks Paul

Looking forward to trying them out. Patrick at Telescope Service gave me a nice discount on the list price without me even asking. They are so nice to deal with. Their shipping cost is lower than BC&F for high value items.
BTW my old 8" 2080 has had a new lease of life with your old LX10 motor base-its like having a new scope.

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17 years 2 months ago #50856 by dave_lillis
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It certainly performed well last weekend up on the hill.

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17 years 2 months ago #50900 by lunartic_old
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Pleased to hear that the mount is working well John.

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17 years 2 months ago #51119 by johnomahony
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The 21mm, 13mm and 8mm Baaders have arrived from Telescope-service. Managed to have a brief look through them last night. You were not kidding when you said they were on the heavy side!
My poor 1.25" diagonal strained under the weight on the 8". I have a 2" diagonal on the 11" though but didnt set this up.
The stars looked pin point to the edge of the field. A slight curvature at the extreme edge but you have to strain to see it ( nothing like my old Plossls). That is through a £35 1.25"prism diagonal also. Nice comfortable field of view and eye relief. I see many long (and hopefully cloudless ) nights ahead.

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