Zeiss Diascope 85 for astronomy. (1 Viewer)

Hello,
Anyone have tried this scope for astronomy observations?If so, with which eyepiece? ...and results?

Thanks,
Paul

Hello Paul,

I have used it to look at Jupiter and Saturn with the 30x eyepiece. Without an equatorial mount, its use is rather limited. Saturn's rings were clearly visible, that was two years, ago. Titan was easily spotted when it was visible.
The moons of Jupiter were much better separated than with my binoculars, especially when a moon was close to the planet. Bands were visible but I do not recall seeing the red spot. Again, this was two years, ago, and observations were made in the very light polluted skies of Manhattan.

Happy observing,
Arthur Pinewood

albatrosviajero said:

Hello,
Anyone have tried this scope for astronomy observations?If so, with which eyepiece? ...and results?

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I've used a Meade 4.3mm astro eyepiece with an adapter. It gives 107X. I only used it for looking at Saturn (ring clearly visible) and the moon - fantastic. Expensive at £180, but it is also surprisingly useful as a terrestrial eyepiece as well, even when conditions are not particularly bright. I do a lot of distant observations from a hide.

Pete