Is this compatible with an OrionXT8? Im debating on whether I should get the Orion 7-21 Zoom eyepiece instead.Does this have magnification markings?
1776155
Yes as long as it has the 1.25 diagonal or a 1.25 adaptor in place. It has markings but no click stops. The markings are upside down. Go figure. I don't use them for the most part.
1776156
yes, it is compatible with the xt8, i had that combination. but compared to non-zoom eyepieces, the views were noticeable less sharp than with the dedicated eyepieces, i eventually returned that zoom ...
1776157
It should be compatible with any telescope that uses 1.25" eyepieces. It has markings for the focal length in mm, but not magnification markings in x (times). It's a very good eyepiece for the money, I was not disappointed with my purchase. It is heavy compared to non-zoom eyepieces, so if you have any balance or weight issues with your mount, factor that in.
1776158
yes, the markings are 24mm, 18,12,and 8mm. I can't advice you what to buy. I'm not familiar with the XT.
211948
That will depend on your telescope focal length and your eyepiece focal length. In my case, I use two of this to focus with my orion 120mm and 8mm eyepiece.
1532726
It should work with any telescope that accepts 1.25" eyepieces. However, a diagonal such as this is almost always *included* with the telescope, so unless you lost yours, there's no need to buy one.
278562
Yes, these accessories will work with that telescope, but you might be better off spending the same money on two Celestron X-Cel LX eyepieces. The X-Cel LX are of higher quality and have longer eye relief, making them more comfortable to use. Consider the 9mm and 5mm, yielding 111x and 200x magnification, respectively.
1310869
I could not get my Celestron XCel series 2X Barlow to focus. It was way beyond the focuser's travel and others have noted this but apparently Orion's Shorty 2X Barlow will work with this telescope as well as GSO 2x barlow from Agena AstroProducts. The useful magnification on this telescope is 200X but that is probably counting on optimum conditions. For planetary views with average conditions with a 100mm telescope, magnification of 100X to 120X are probably expected to be the clearest.
30041
You can put a Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece in there and it works.I did it today works great can zoom until there is no vignetting.
1355057
Hi, DB62. I'm not sure as I have never had experience with the Orion. But as I compare all of these 9X50's they all look like they have all come from the same manufacturer and use different names. My guess would be that they are close to identical. I love it for what it is and it is a marked improvement in light gathering over an 8X50 or my old 6X50. Let me know if you have any other questions! TM
401888
not think it works on other brands of telescopes. also is of very poor quality. not recommended. that came with a Celestron and 2 weeks of using stopped working. I recommend the orion z de lux.
815438
Yes I believe it does. I think the barrel size of most (probably not all) telescope eye pieces is 1.25". I've looked on Orion's website and it appears your telescope has that barrel size eye piece so it should work fine but double check for yourself. http://www.telescope.com/mobileProduct/Telescopes/Dobsonian-Telescopes/Classic-Dobsonians/Orion-SkyQuest-XT45-Classic-Dobsonian-Telescope/pc/1/c/12/sc/13/102009.uts Hope that helps.
735539
It will work with any standard 1.25 inch eyepiece adapter or focuser, but i second the previous answer regarding tracking. I suggest downloading Stellarium (free planetarium software) and entering your telescope and the sensor specs into the telescopes plugins so you can see what the field of view would be in you 80 mm, and how quickly objects move out of that field of view. If it's too small, and you don't have mount that is tracking the sky, you might end up just being frustrated.
85767
I'm pretty sure they are the same...the X2 "Shorty" Barlow...def worth it. The XT8 is a GREAT telescope.
1540708
Yes, you can see the Moon with the 09881 Observer 70 refractor! It comes with two eyepieces giving you 28x, 70x. You may want more magnification so we suggest getting the Orion 2x Shorty Barlow. It goes where you usually put the eyepiece and then the eyepiece goes in the back of the Barlow tem # 08711. If the Moon is too bright for comfort you might consider our 25% Moon filter that will screw into the silver end of either eyepiece Item # 05598. All the best!
1050854
Yup! http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Eyepieces/4793/DK-17M-Magnifying-Eyepiece.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-CompatibleWith
1358850
All or most Orion Telescopes have the Vixen mounting shoe that this fits. You would have to go on the Orion web site to be sure. You can also call thier 800 number (on the sites home page) to be really sure.
850960
I think they will not fit in the barrel of the Universal Adapter, only 1.25 inch eyepieces that has nearly the same diameter in both ends. Here´s the specificacions offered in the Orion wep page: "Since the Universal Camera Adapter features an inside diameter of 38.6mm, you can insert any 1.25" telescope eyepiece that has an outer housing diameter of 38.6mm or less". Hope this was helpful for you!
2032383
I don't know anything about your particular telescope, but we have it on a Celestron Powerseeker 80EQ and it works great. Maybe you could look up the specs of ours and see if it would work with yours.
1237950
You'll want the DK-21M: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-25339-DK-21M-Magnifying-Eyepiece/dp/B000C0OF54 No guarantees it'll work; as, it's not specifically listed as compatible.