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Newtonian Focal Reducer System

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Designed by Russ Lederman of Denkmeier Optical, A manual detailing the operation of the Newt Reduction Power Switch System is available by email. This Newtonian Reduction System is added to the Newtonian Or Universal Denk II Power x Switch System as an option ($249). When implemented, it creates a 1X factor with The Newtonian Power x Switch System or a .87X factor when used with The Universal Power x Switch System. Additional intrusion does result but only when reduction is implemented via the very  handy and slick Reduction Power x Switch! If you crave wider fields in your Big Dob with your Denkmeier Binoviewer, this is the ticket! A second power option allowing not only reduction, but multiplication is now available for a price of $299. Allows reduction and 3X multiplication when opposite arm is equipped withy the second lens.


Mini-Review

I observed again tonight (with Michigan's record cold below freezing temps) from my home, so I could go inside and warm up.  This time I started out with the Multiplier OCS on Venus and went though all 9 powers (mostly in order except for the one that is out of order, since it is easier to remember L/M/R for the forward reducer/multiplier power switch first and L/R/M for the aft dual power switch second in the zoom in series.  With the multiplier OCS, I can go through all 9 power combinations by just normal focusing without moving the Denk in the focuser.  Since the Denk and eyepieces were warm from the house, I learned it is best to start with the lower power Newtonian OCS which I used next agian for all 9 different powers, and Venus looked good.  I also looked at C39 Eskimo Nebula and M42/43 in all 9 powers with the various filters; both looked great in all powers.  The low power made it easier to find (like a finder scope, and it is nice being able to switch powers easy and quickly while maintaining the object in the view (without automatic tracking),  I think the Eskimo looked the best at higer powers, with a brighter center.  I also looked at M31, M32, M1, M45, M79, C14, M81, M82, M41, M93, C64, Due to the frigid temps, I decided not to wait till Saturn came up above the trees and my house.  I really like that new reducer/multiplier dual power switch. -Ken
 



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Or, call Russ Lederman at 866-340-4578 for more infotmation.




 
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