Re: Orion Shorty 2x Barlow Lens 1.25


Phil Wheeler wrote:
> I've "heard good things" about the Orion Shorty Barlow. But there is a
> confusion factor: I think there are two versions, the other being more
> espensive than the price above.
>
> Are they still selling the one above?

Hi Phil:

Yeah, they still sell the 40 buck job...which has served me well both
for planetary imaging and for visual use for several years now.
Frankly, I don't note much diifference in image quality (if any)
between this and my TV barlow.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
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and _The Urban Astronomer's Guide_

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