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good affordable barlow. need a recommendation
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17 years 3 weeks ago #53318
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good affordable barlow. need a recommendation was created by fguihen
Im looking for a good 2X barlow for a 1.25' star diagonal. can anyone recommend one, that wont kill my credit card, that will soon be scorched by the purchase of a new mount?? the saying certainly is true, that a cocaine addiction would be more affordable than astronomy!
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17 years 3 weeks ago #53332
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Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re: good affordable barlow. need a recommendation
I used to have a meade 126 2x shorty barlow, its cheap enough and showed surprisingly good views.
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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17 years 3 weeks ago #53334
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Replied by michaeloconnell on topic Re: good affordable barlow. need a recommendation
I spent some time reading up on barlows a couple of years ago and decided to go with the Celestron 1.25" Ultima barlow. Very good performer and still very happy with it. Won't break the bank either.
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17 years 3 weeks ago #53340
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Replied by JohnMurphy on topic Re: good affordable barlow. need a recommendation
I'd agree with Michael, I use a Celestron Ultima barlow and have compared it to the Meade, I think the Ultima wins easily and is relatively inexpensive - around £40 I think.
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