How easy/difficult would it be to be able to use 2" eyepieces with this scope?
1550020
Very easy. You will need to purchase 2 inch visual back. I actually ordered the CPC 925 and the two inch eyepieces work very well with that.
1550021
Currently I use a Meade 2" diagonal and a TeleVue SCT Adapter Long threaded in the back of the scope. It was pretty much straight forward to assemble all those items.
1550022
It is quite easy... I purchased a 2" diagonal that attaches to the scope. Get a threaded one for SCTs. I purchased this one here on Amazon: SCT Quartz Dielectric Diagonal 2" by High Point. The threaded end attaches directly to the scope, and 2" eyepieces mount on the other end. It also came with a 2" to 1.25" adapter. Very easy to use and works perfectly.
1391448
It attaches just fine, it is designed by Celestron to allow the use of 2" eyepieces on their C-5 to C-11 SCTs (which includes the CPC series scopes). 2' eyepieces are larger and much heavier, but the larger lens give more comfortable viewing, wider apparent fields of view in focal lengths over 32mm, and are available in local lengths in excess of 40mm. Not the best set, but a good beginning set and great intro to 2" eyepieces.
1565297
Some good eyepieces, not with too small focal length (no less than 10mm) and a Barlow lens. The ultima duo eyepieces are quite good.
992650
Thank you for asking and I will do the best I can to explain. It is not difficult, but it will will take a minute or so to complete. Start by carefully observing how the two looped ends have been combined into one long strap. This is the most important part because you must take the strap apart and attach each end separately to the binocular and then remember how to put the strap together back together. Observe how it is put together and carefully pull the the long loose end of the strap through and out of the clasp and then free of the black plastic rectangle attached to the shorter end. You now will have the strap in two pieces. Now find the holes, one on each side the the binoculars, and loop a strap to each side. Simply put the string loop in the binocular hole and the pull the loose end of the same strap back through the string loop. After you have attached one of the two pieces of strap to each side of the binocular, attached the two strap pieces back together in reverse order of the way you took them apart. Easy peasy right? Don't kick me. I am old and bruise easily.
2042953
A 6mm eyepiece will give you about 75x magnification. I get better views of Jupiter in my scope with 4mm and 3.8mm eyepieces at about 115x. I don't like using a Barlow.
30043
I was able to fit in my smaller eyepieces in the adapter. There is a knurled screw that will hold the eyepiece in place. I've also found that it isn't designed to be used as a primary focus adapter unless you have a low profile focuser. Has anyone been able to find any larger eyepieces that will fit in the adapter?
580850
I don't know, I have the Astromaster 130, but as long as it uses 1.25" eyepieces then you shouldn't have a problem.
1364593
Won't be an issue - the scope is solid. Just use a quality mounting system. Have fun sniping
2033673
Michael, Not sure exactly how much 1.2 is, but the adjustment is fairly large on the right eyepiece both + and - As a test .. I set the right eyepiece at max (-) and used my reading glasses 1.75's in the eyepiece to bring the field back to normal focus, ie left in focus, right at max - and the 1.75's on the right bring them both back to even focus. They are great binoculars and they perform very well for the weight and compact size. Hope the info helps.
1214021
I don't see why not if the 70EQ will accept 1.25" eyepieces, it should work.
856983
I'm sure u could, a little. I primarily use it for the shooting range. It's not going to have the desired effect that I believe you are looking for, like a telescope would have.
1201611
Yes it will work. All that is important is the diameter of the eyepieces. They are either 1.25" like with this accessory kit, or 2". Also look at reviews for other kits as quality varies. The eyepieces in this kit are not particularly amazing. Find a friend with other eyepiece brands or designs and see how well they compare. I would suggest buying two really good eyepieces than a bunch of cheap ones.
30041
You can put a Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece in there and it works.I did it today works great can zoom until there is no vignetting.
1706393
I cannot, but I can give you my perspective on the StarMax 90 mm by Orion. It is small, portable, and clear, but I wear glasses, and it is hard to see through with the 10x eyepiece. I think all of the small scopes will be. I wish I had spent the extra $100 and bought the 6" Dobsonian mounted reflector, but I wanted to use this during the day for spotting animals from a distance. I gave this as a present to my wife who hasn't worked with the telescope yet, and she may have different opinions. I did get her the camera mount, polar lens, and an extra eye piece that doubles the magnification. I think that you'll find that both are probably one in the same IMO. I do like the table top mount that the Orion has. I think once the weather warms we will be able to give a more thorough opinion. I think I will end up getting the reflector with the Dobsonian mount the color CCD eyepiece from Orion, and a few extras. If you have room I'd suggest the 6" reflector, or this http://www.telescope.com/Orion-XT45-Dobsonian-Telescope-amp-Beginner-Barlow-Kit/p/102027.uts . I feel that we may outgrow the Starmax 90, but I think the 4.5 or 6 with Dobsonian would well used for the lifetime of star gazing.
1001492
I use it on a Nikon D3100 and it works fine. I attatch it to a Celestron 8" SCT by usung the 42mm thread on the 2" diagonal. I don't know if that helps or not. I have not tried to adapt it to use in a standard 2" eyepiece socket yet, but hope to do so
1325370
Yes it will do well with the 127 eq. Most telescopes use this 1.25 inch eyepiece. Good quality eyepieces can turn an average scope into an acceptable instrument.
1454109
Hey Iggy,Since I wrote, I did end up with the 8" Dobsonian Intelliscope. The answer is, the Orion scope is nicely balanced and with a little practice, you can get good at tracking objects by hand. With a 10mm eyepiece and 2X Barlow, which is a magnification of 240x on the 1200mm scope, you need to move the scope about every 20 seconds or so. You still need a motor driven mount if you plan on taking photographs, though.