[AZ-Observing] Re: An Eyepiece for the LXD75 10" ?

  • From: Stan Gorodenski <stan_gorodenski@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:45:29 -0800

Great conversion kit. But it seems the conversion wouldn't be complete, 
at least to have a Nagler, unless you taped on about 8 oz or so of lead 
weights.
Stan

gene lucas wrote:

>I have said for some time that you can get your own "Naglers" (or 
>another expen$ive eyepiece brand) by doing the following:
>(1)  Select your >favorite< eyepiece -- one that works well >for your 
>eyes< on >your< telescope
>(2)  Get a small rubber band and a crisp, new $100 bill (2 ea. $100 
>bills for conversion to "Nagler")
>(3)  Carefully wrap the bills around your favorite eyepiece and secure 
>with the rubber band.
>(4)  Take out in the dark and BRAG about how much money you spent (or 
>saved) on the converted eyepieces :>))
>  ...Of course, IF you already have "Naglers", then pocket the extra cash.
>(5)  Enjoy whatever selection you made and Have Fun!
>(6)  Finally, you may skip steps 1-4.... "All cats are black in the dark"
>OH, and keep 'em CLEAN, guys and gals -- those screw-bottles are worth 
>every penny.
>Gene
>(17250)
>  
>

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