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RedNyte
08-October-2006, 03:35 AM
I recently bought a 114mm reflector, I didn't notice till I was about to take it out for the first time that it has the 0.965 lens. I was looking for an adaptor so I can use my 1.25 lens. Is this worth the buy or should I just forget it?
ozark1
09-October-2006, 02:29 PM
Change the focuser - you can get them readily enough.
redshifter
09-October-2006, 10:37 PM
If you don't want to upgrade the focuser then get the adaptor. Very very few quality eyepieces out there in the .965 sizes.
Peter Wilson
09-October-2006, 11:10 PM
Take price of 'scope and divide by 3.

Result is a rough guide for how much you should spend on accessories.
RedNyte
10-October-2006, 12:16 AM
I didn't pay much for. Thanks for the advice! Now to go get used to this german/eq mount and try to find a good focuser.
redshifter
10-October-2006, 01:25 AM
Take price of 'scope and divide by 3.

Result is a rough guide for how much you should spend on accessories.

I'm not sure I agree, that would be highly dependent on the price of the scope. I paid about $550 for my XT 10, but I have at least that much invested in eyepeices.
glasspusher
10-October-2006, 03:00 AM
I'm not sure I agree, that would be highly dependent on the price of the scope. I paid about $550 for my XT 10, but I have at least that much invested in eyepeices.

All one has to do is buy a couple of Tele Vue eyepieces and you may have just spent more than your scope cost. I know, I did just that. However, I have four scopes and a fifth in the works so I still have more invested in the scopes than the accessories.