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Recent content by Calhoun213

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    Baader Hyperion Finetuning Rings and Celestron

    Just a follow up on this post. I did obtain the 14mm Fine tuning ring and it works very well with the 17mm Baader. Not a bad deal for $22.
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    Baader Hyperion Finetuning Rings and Celestron

    Josh, thanks for the info. I was thinking about getting the 14mm ring but didn't know if it would also have the focusing issue as the 28mm. Since it works for you I will try it.
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    Baader Hyperion Finetuning Rings and Celestron

    I have a Celestron 80mm Regal M2 that is equipped with a 17mm Baader Hyperion. Baader has two finetuning rings, one 28mm and the other 14mm. A very inexpensive solution to gaining some magnification. I read several reviews of the finetuning rings before purchasing and everything was...
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    First scope (Advice needed)

    I was trying to decided between the Vanguard and the Celestron. I have had excellent customer service experience with Vanguard and was leaning that way but in the end bought the Celestron 80ED M2 because it uses 1.25 eyepieces. Added a 17mm Baader eyepiece. Very pleased with it. B&H...
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    $400 Lightweight Tripod & Head

    For the tripod I suggest that you look at the Induro CT203 which is on sale for $209.95 at B&H. Heck of a good buy for a very sturdy carbon tripod.
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    Eyepiece suggestion for Celestron

    Jake, which barlow did you buy? Thanks.
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    Eyepiece suggestion for Celestron

    I bought the Regal with the fixed extended eye relief eyepiece. My experience was a brief experience looking through someone else's Celestron at a bird sanctuary. I wasn't overly impressed at the higher range of the zoom. I maybe selling it short as it was on a cheaper tripod and the most...
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    Eyepiece suggestion for Celestron

    I appreciate the comments and suggestions. I had thought about the barlow route as an inexpensive solution but after a little research there were too many comments about barlows not working very well with spotting scopes. I would love to find a good, reasonably priced zoom but worry about...
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    Eyepiece suggestion for Celestron

    I would like to stay under $200. I believe the Baader would run $150 or less.
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    Eyepiece suggestion for Celestron

    I currently own a Celestron 80mm Regal M2 that is equipped with a 17mm Baader Hyperion. When I was in Yellowstone last month there were several times when I was wishing for more magnification. I was thinking about getting the 10mm version of the Baader. Anyone have this combo or is there...
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    Celestron Regal M2 or Vanguard Endeavour HD

    I am not wild about the LER eyepiece. The long rubber eyecup is rather awkward to use. Have ordered the Baader 17mm and will try to sell the LER eyepiece. Will the Baader 8-24 zoom work with the Celestron? Or just get the Celestron 8-24 at half the price of the Baader? Other suggestions?
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    Celestron Regal M2 or Vanguard Endeavour HD

    Well I finally purchased the Regal M2 80ED with the LER eyepiece. I was going to get the zoom version and then purchase a Baader eyepiece but the LER was priced considerably less so I went with it. So now that I have the fixed 27x LER eyepiece will I see much of a benefit by getting the...
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    Celestron Regal M2 or Vanguard Endeavour HD

    Thanks for the comments. I will go with the Celestron, but still not sure on going with the 65mm or 80mm version along with a Baader. Any more input on these two? Both use the same eyepiece but as Frank pointed out that is 48x on the 65 and 60x on the 80mm. Other that the greater...
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    Celestron Regal M2100mm scope

    Not to get this off track but I was looking at either the 65mm or 80mm version of this scope. If they all have the same prism housing and eyepiece would this suggest the 65mm version would be the way to go? Or would the scope likely be optimized for the middle (80mm) version?
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    Celestron Regal M2 or Vanguard Endeavour HD

    I am looking for a reasonably priced spotting scope for viewing wildlife and raptors (primarily bald eagles along the Mississippi and Illinois River during the winter months). I have narrowed my search down to 4 models: Celestron M2 80ED, Celestron M2 65ED, Vanguard Endeavor HD 82mm or the...
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