What is the sequence of placing Barrow Lens, Eye Piece and the Filters in the telescope( physically)? Is combining multiple filters useful? I own NexStar 130.
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It is always better to keep the filter to the closest point from your eye. In this case, immediately below the eyepiece. Combining multiple filters may be useful to watch bright phases of moon and venus. For order sake, i would say Barlow, Filter, Eyepiece and Your Eye in order. The filters have thread which can help u screw and pile up. So Enjoy!!
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Filters can go on the Barlow or eyepiece. Stacking them maybe useful or not. It won't hurt to try. The moon filter is really the only one I've used regularly.
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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.
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Celestron has a list on their site. Check the mount you have, not the telescope.
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I have a Meade ETX70 with Autostar. I find the included alignment system to be too time consuming. The SkyScout does a pretty decent job in locating my objects of interest. I then point the telescope to that area and fine tune the location until I have it centered. For the price I find it to be a worthwhile investment.
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You have to focus using the telescope. From the time you mount it the camera can only adjust ISO, the rest is fully manual.
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This one comes with everything you need. It has a 2x lens and a 4x extender. If you want to look at the moon or the sun, though, make sure you get appropriate filters.
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No. This goes in place of your eyepiece. This device is the equivalent of a 7mm eyepiece, which will already result in high magnification images. If you want to go further in, as many people do, then something like a 2.5X barlow lens should be employed. That's the next thing I'm going to acquire. I'm thinking that Jupiter with a 2.5X barlow will nearly fill the 640x480 frame size on my Celestron 8", with enough room to keep the image tracked. The frame stacking software, Registax is where the magic occurs. The videos you take of planets from this thing will not wow you, but after stacking they should. No. This goes in place of your eyepiece. This device is the equivalent of a 7mm eyepiece, which will already result in high magnification images. If you want to go further in, as many people do, then something like a 2.5X barlow lens should be employed. That's the next thing I'm going to acquire. I'm thinking that Jupiter with a 2.5X barlow will nearly fill the 640x480 frame size on my Celestron 8", with enough room to keep the image tracked. The frame stacking software, Registax is where the magic occurs. The videos you take of planets from this thing will not wow you, but after... » Read More No. This goes in place of your eyepiece. This device is the equivalent of a 7mm eyepiece, which will already result in high magnification images. If you want to go further in, as many people do, then something like a 2.5X barlow lens should be employed. That's the next thing I'm going to acquire. I'm thinking that Jupiter with a 2.5X barlow will nearly fill the 640x480 frame size on my Celestron 8", with enough room to keep the image tracked. The frame stacking software, Registax is where the magic occurs. The videos you take of planets from this thing will not wow you, but after stacking they should. « Show Less
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What you see, and two Lens a 10mm & 20mm and software with some fun things on it. Will get you started and go from there. I was able to attach it t9 my camera tripod as well which made it easier for viewing.But over all I am happy with it as my first telescope.
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Thank you for your response Darrell, this discussion board seems pretty much dead so I thought I would never get answered, but I did, and a great answer at that.I've been thinking about buying the Orion XT4.5 now, I'm aware the image will not be as great as the 8 inch but I'll still be able to see Saturn right? Would this be better than a refractor telescope? Sorry for all the questions! No more questions after this, I promise.
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Get the celestron powertank (dont forget to charge it once a month), i also bought the celestron eyepiece set, great set and a good case with it. Also use the two star align, three atar doesnt work, and google for how to set it up as you must put the alignment stars in the middle of the eyepiece then move it left down up right (as the star looks in the eye piece), then click to set it as an alignment star. It will then track all night usually after one quick up movement once aligned. It is a brilliant scope, good luck!
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First, you might be able to get info and a new booklet from Celestron Tech, who have been very helpful tyo me in the past. If they can't help you, I may have the original instructions, and would copy them for you. Also, I'd be willing to answer questions because I've used them a lot. For starters, in case you have a Mac, you can download only a 100 or fewer pics to your computer at oncer, not the maximum on the scope. Glitch in program, written for PCs. Feel free to ask. Aloha, coni
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If the 130 can accommodate 2" eyepieces they should work fine..I use mine with my 11" Celestron SCT and have been please with the quality of the optics. Since the 130 is a reflector, it doesn't make sense to use the diagonal but the eyepieces will make viewing much easier and the kit is probably less expensive that the eyepieces and filters would be separately. (a call to Celestron is probably a good idea)
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It should have came with a manual. Google the Orion user manual online. If you can't find it, I would recommend contacting the seller. Yes, there are two lens. One has a higher magnification than the other. It's great for detailed viewing after you have located the object with the lesser magnification.
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Did you get satisfactory answer? I have the same issue of not being able to focus.[edit] It looks like Cavalier Guy has the correct answer, but I did not understand it when I first read it; and the Celestron site also says this: " the 93640 inserts in to 1.25 focusers The built-in barlow lens can be removed and some telescopes will not focus properly without barlow.From what I've learned, this is key.. the addition of the barlow lens allows the image to be focused on the camera sensor.The 93625 (which is what i've been trying to use) does not include the barlow lens element. Did you get satisfactory answer? I have the same issue of not being able to focus.[edit] It looks like Cavalier Guy has the correct answer, but I did not understand it when I first read it; and the Celestron site also says this: " the 93640 inserts in to 1.25 focusers The built-in barlow lens can be removed and some telescopes will not focus properly without barlow.From what I've learned, this is key.. the addition of the barlow lens allows the image to be focused on the camera sensor.The 93625 (which is what i've been trying to use) does not include the barlow lens... » Read More Did you get satisfactory answer? I have the same issue of not being able to focus.[edit] It looks like Cavalier Guy has the correct answer, but I did not understand it when I first read it; and the Celestron site also says this: " the 93640 inserts in to 1.25 focusers The built-in barlow lens can be removed and some telescopes will not focus properly without barlow.From what I've learned, this is key.. the addition of the barlow lens allows the image to be focused on the camera sensor.The 93625 (which is what i've been trying to use) does not include the barlow lens element. « Show Less
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Hello Patty, Honestly I dont know. It might have to do with the total focal lenght, I ran into a problem with attaching a reducer then the diagonal then the bifocal then the eyepiece, and i could not focus properly. You best bet is to call Celestron on Monday, sorry I could not help more, Jim
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Sir - here's the best answer I can give: call Orion and ask them if that eyepiece you mention is threaded for filters, and that you want to screw-on an Orion moon filter to it. You'll get your answer on the spot.
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Sorry to hear about your owner's manual situation. The owner's manual contains a wealth of information which includes the assembly of the base, mounting the spotter scope, focus and care. Anyway, I've really enjoyed my telescope but would suggest wanting until Orion sends you a copy of the owners manual before proceeding. It will be worth the extra wait.