Randy's Stats
- Review Count9
- Helpfulness Votes21
- First ReviewOctober 5, 2011
- Last ReviewNovember 19, 2011
- Featured Reviews0
- Average Rating4.9
Reviews Comments
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- Helpfulness Votes0
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- Featured Review Comments0
Randy's Reviews
This Orion Solar Filter fits Orion 8" Dobsonians, allowing you to safely observe or image the sun. The glass filter is better than mylar because it improves contrast (more natural yellow-orange color rather than blue) and is more durable.
Rating
A real pleasure
PostedNovember 19, 2011
Optical Quality
5
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5
Mechanical Quality
5
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5
Fit
5
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5
Value
5
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5
This is a treat to own. I will never look at the sun the same. I have no complaints at all.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Any amateur astronomer looking for sharp, and comfortable views through a telescope will appreciate the exquisite optical performance and build quality of our 5mm Orion Long Eye Relief eyepiece. Its long 20mm eye relief is ideal for eyeglass wearers.
Rating
My favorite eyepiece... so far
PostedNovember 19, 2011
Optical Quality
5
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5
Mechanical Quality
5
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5
Ease of Use
5
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5
Value
5
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5
This is my most comfortable eyepiece. It is everything it claims to be. I will purchase more of these soon.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Orion Deluxe Set of 13 Color Eyepiece Filters
This baker's dozen set of 13 filters is our biggest set ever, and it provides a thorough spectrum of 13 individual 1.25" glass color eyepiece filters for optimized planetary and lunar views, at an amazing value.
Rating
Nice set
PostedNovember 18, 2011
Optical Quality
5
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5
Mechanical Quality
5
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5
Fit
5
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5
Value
5
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5
This inclusive set will make a great addition to anyone's telescope.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Starry Night Complete Space and Astronomy Software includes 50 guided tours and is a good way to start learning about the hobby of astronomy. Direct, easy-to-understand explanations with impressive visuals on all sorts of topics.
Rating
I am impressed
PostedOctober 5, 2011
Content Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
I really like being able to plan what I want to look at ahead of time. The planets and their moons are always right where they are shown to be. This has an event tab where you can see the major events for the next thirty days. I watched the Ganymede eclipse behind Jupiter the other night. I would have never known about it otherwise. It also has a live map of the sky which is helpful to become familiar with constellations and navigation. Includes artificial satellites, comets, planets, moons, stars, and deep space objects from several catalogs, even space missions.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Have you wanted to view the Horsehead, California, and Cocoon nebulas? This 1.25" Orion Hydrogen-Beta Nebula Telescope Filter blocks everything but the light these faint nebulas emit, providing the contrast needed for viewing these elusive nebulas.
Rating
Makes some nebula easy
PostedOctober 5, 2011
Optical Quality
5
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5
Mechanical Quality
5
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5
Fit
5
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5
Value
5
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5
After a couple of weeks in the hobby and an XT8 I was able to find the Horsehead nebula easily. This seems to be a limited use filter. Anyone looking for the nebula that emits light in this spectrum really should be using this filter. The above nebula nebula does not look like much without the filter, but with it I can see much more contrast and the parameter of IC 434 is much easier to see.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Would you like more contrast and less glare while viewing the moon and bright planets? The 1.25" Orion Variable Polarizing Telescope Filter reduces both and brings out details. And you can adjust the amount of light transmission for the perfect view.
Rating
Always the right amount of light transmission
PostedOctober 5, 2011
Optical Quality
5
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5
Mechanical Quality
5
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5
Fit
5
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5
Value
5
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5
I really enjoy this filter. It is infinitely variable, so it alway is capable of the ideal tint. It will pay for itself if you want more than one lunar filter.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Orion offers a rugged, fully padded, case to fit just about every telescope we stock. It provides an easy way to transport and store your telescope. Heavy-duty and water-resistant material, and fits the SkyQuest XT8, XT8 intelliscope & XT8G.
Rating
Overall nice bag
PostedOctober 5, 2011
Quality
5
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5
Fit
3
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5
Value
3
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5
This case has a decent amount of padding and looks like a quality bag. Nice zipper and heavy canvas. The right angle finder scope that comes with the xt8i does not fit very well. I would like to be able to store them together.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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The Orion Holster is a great way to hold your IntelliScope Object Locator on your Dobsonian base for convenient access. It is made of aluminum and includes a template for drilling pilot holes and two mounting screws.
Rating
Almost necessary
PostedOctober 5, 2011
Quality
5
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5
Value
4
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5
Holds the locator key pad securely while allowing access to the keys. The bracket screws to the base. I think holding the key pad with velcro is pretty cheesy.
Yes, I recommend this product!
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Do you want to be able to view more than 14,000 celestial objects at the push of a button, without the difficulty of reading a starchart? The XT8i telescope pulls in 77% more light than the 6" model, and helps you find objects in just a few seconds!
Rating
Great scope
PostedOctober 5, 2011
Optical Quality
5
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5
Mechanical Quality
4
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5
PushTo Accuracy
4
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5
Ease of Assembly & Use
3
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5
Value
5
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5
This is the telescope introduced me to astronomy. I am really impressed with it after about a month of use. So far I have found several nebula and enjoy looking at planets. It is easy to take off the base if needed and is not too heavy to carry. My only regret is that I didn't go ahead and get the ten inch model. The difference in price would have been forgotten with a lifetime of use.
Favorite viewing location: My pasture.
Favorite object to observe: So far Jupiter.
Pros: portable
Yes, I recommend this product!
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