Timely for me as well. While I like my Celestron 8-24mm Zoom (mostly because I can use it for photography with the threaded top), I'd really like to try other zoom EP's because I use a Zoom EP more than any other. Much as I'd like to buy a Baader, it's just WAY too far ...
To check your zoom setting ! Why would anyone care what the zoom setting is? I have a BHZ (clickstop) and a celestron (smooth rotation; no click stop) I can't remember ever trying to adjust a zoom to achieve a certain FL. I just zoom until I get the view I want, regardless of ...
The 7-21 range matched up a little better to my short FL scopes. The feel of the eyepiece is smooth and I like the views. I will say that I have a slight preference for my 8-24 Celestron Zoom as compred to this one. My primary zoom is an 8-24 Baader Hyperion, but it is way...
A barlowed zoom in a little 80mm goscope for instance seems weirdly tall. Even in something like my starblast it's okay, just that half the time I'm afraid the thing will fall out and smash into the ground (as I usually angle the scope w/ rings vs change my viewing position). Edi...
I mounted it using the Celestron Piggyback mount - it’s held on by two 8-32x5/8” mounting screws and the scope itself has tube rings that has a camera tripod mount hole at the bottom. It’s fairly secure and most of the stress is compressive given its position so it doesnt feel ...
true. But the best thing is: the stars and planets aren’t going anywhere. They will still be there 10-20 years later. A great hobby for the here-and-there sky watcher. Thanks for chiming in. I will lend my own review when mine comes in compared to the Celestron zoom I sent back...
If your datyson Barlow is a 2x that screws on eyepieces (like mine), you'd make a better investment "splurging" for a $58 Celestron zoom (wait for holiday sales if need be). That zoom with an inexpensive barlow screwed to it's nose would not only provide you the best planetary views...