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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    Hi Manuel -- Unfortunately, the Baader Zoom will not work in the Pentax scope even with your solution. I took out the compression ring and I even screwed off the barrel of the zoom and it only increased the focus range out to 150 feet or so. It looks like it easily needs 12mm+ of extra travel...
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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    Hi Manuel, I actually thought about this already, as I remember you posting this a while back about that old Swaro zoom. The problem is that I don't think this solution will provide enough in-focus travel. You mention that you could solve the problem by zooming in to a shorter focal length...
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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    AHH!! You're killing me Henry! I don't want to know that the zoom that didn't work is the best zoom out there! |:|| Seriously, despite my disappointment, I'm looking forward to hearing a more extensive review. Looks like another winner for Baader.
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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    Well, they've got at least one coming back :-(
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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    Yes, it does. One of the nice aspects of the whole Hyperion line (and a big reason a lot of astro guys prefer them) is that they are much more modular than the Stratus. If you look at the alpine astro description, you can see an image of the Hyperion zoom couple directly to a DSLR...
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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    Good news... and bad news Scrambled home at lunch because I knew the US postman was supposed to deliver the new Hyperion Zoom today, and there it was! I opened it up, drove to a nearby field to give it first light scanning for pipits and such. First the good: It's a beautiful ep, obviously...
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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    Henry - I'm really looking forward to your comparison of these four zooms. Many have noted that spotting scope reviews are flawed because eyepiece quality is difficult to separate from objective optics quality. You have the distinct advantage of being able to try all four zooms on the same...
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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    As far as I know, they are pretty much the same design but with different multi-coatings (the Baader "Phantom group"). Astro guys tend to consider the Hyperion/Stratus to the absolute best "bang-for-the-buck" in wide-field eyepieces. Here's a review of the Baader vs. Stratus vs. LVW...
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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    I'm hoping too! It will be good to have a second opinion to review the merits of this zoom. Which Pentax scope do you have (I'm using the 65ED)?
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    Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom

    Just to give everyone who doesn't follow astro forums a heads-up, there is an interesting new entry from Baader into the world of zoom eyepieces. http://alpineastro.com/Eyepieces_Accessories/Eyepieces_Accessories.htm#Zoom For those who don't know, the Baader Hyperion line is (like the Orion...
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