That was a fun video and thanks for sharing your experiences with the Baader Hyperion eyepieces. I opted to purchase a set of Hyperions as well after doing research and reading reviews. I liked that they have large ocular lenses with decent eye relief and wide fields. Also because they are threaded, you can use an adapter to attach a camera lens to the eyepiece or the camera body to the eyepiece as well. If attaching a camera lens it's useful to disable the auto focus on the lens. I find it more productive to attach the camera to the eyepiece and shoot in manual mode. Visually they work well on my c8 at f/10 and they provide reasonable performance on my 72mm f/6 refractor. For truly wide fields I use the Baader Aspheric 36mm and 31mm respectively, the 36mm on the refractor produces a 6° TFOV at 12x for stunning views of the summer Milky Way or you can fit Orion's Belt within the field of view with room to spare. I really like the Hyperions, they're flexible, won't break the bank and they're a lot of fun to use.
Thanks man for uploading this video to YT. I really needed to see a video, where I can see the difference from 8mm and above using same scope on the same object, like you did on the end in this video. Thanks this very helpful.
good vid I have the 17, 10, 5 and 3.5 the 3.5 is next to useless with the telescope I have(nexstar 130slt)which I'll be upgrading soon, I also have a Tele Vue nagler type6 9mm which cost me 350.00(Canadian) 200 more then Hyperion 10 and honestly I can't tell the difference I very happy with these eyepieces I've been using them for about 8 years and the Tele Vue doesn't come out of the box too often
Thanks for sharing your experiences, I need to pull my finger out and get the telescope out again, but its sooooo damn cold here right now, but lovely clear skies.
Very good review! I am currently going through exactly the same thought process with the 5se telescope. You have covered some genuine novice dilemmas and it is a genuine review. Very, very helpful indeed! Thank you!
Baader Hyperions would be described as mid range eyepeices, they're comfortable and have good eye relief for people with glasses, and perform better in longer focal ratio telescopes. For telescopes less than F/7 ratio, there are other brands that will perform better. From what I could see in your videos, your problem was the earth's atmosphere, the air was very distorted, no fault of the eyepieces. Light pollution also has no affect on the moon and planets. One of the problems with Mars in 2018 is that it didn't reach a high elevation for people in the Northern Hemisphere, so you always had to look through more of the earths thick soupy atmosphere. Steady atmosphere seeing conditions are the most important aspect of clarity for high magnification. Looking at an object when they're at their highest, and letting your telescope and equipment cooldown to outside temperature for 20+ minutes prior to viewing will optimise your view.
@@SpectrumGeeks How are you going with the hobby? I'm sure you've learned a lot since this was filmed. Mars is coming around again and there are a lot of new bright comets popping up!
@@Axelv07 I took a break for abit due to surgery which made it difficult to get the scope out. However, last few weeks I am getting into things again. Finally setup my SkyPortal WiFi module, and waiting for a clear night to try out my new Star Sense Autoalign.
@@SpectrumGeeks Sorry to hear, I hope you're feeling better now. Ah yes, waiting for a clear night.. this is the cloudiest start to the year I have witnessed, and the clouds are blocking the best comet in many years! Oh well, such is astronomy.
I have the 8se and the 10mm is the sweet spot for the UK planetary observation when seeing allow it. If not I stick to my zoom lens 24-8mm and play between 18mm down to 12mm
hi thanks for the video - however i would suggest not to keep the eyepiece in the bag that comes with it. i have the 5mm and after some time the bag starts to crumble into small plastic pieces that stick to the mount, the lenses wherever it falls on...it's obviously the last thing you want for your eyepiece.
These are awesome eyepieces, especially for the price. Sure, something like a TeleVue Nagler might be better, but they are definitely not 3 times better for 3 times the price. If I had money to burn, or was doing research and needed the best it might be worth going really high end, but for casual viewing the Hyperion line is fantastic. The modular design is great too. You can buy some spacers and get 2 or 3 different focal lengths out of one eyepiece.
A barlow will help increase the magnification available with your current telescope, but I would say they are not a substitute for a more expensive eyepiece. However, as with all options their are trades offs with cost v value. Perhaps see if you can borrow a barlow to see how it performs with your telescope and your viewing preferences.
I just bought the same scope and currently looking for eyepieces. I have a couple of questions, to update the software I know I need a a usb mini-b cable, but apparently that’s not going to be enough for cfm to find it? Also, regarding the eyepieces, do you happen to know if they are compatible with the NexYZ smartphone adapter? They seem a bit wide. Thanks
Regarding updating the firmware I have a video on this on the channel you can check out. The USB cable should be sufficient just sometimes some issues with the Celestron software itself. The eyepieces are compatibel with the NexYZ adapter, I have one of these and it works well but can be a little fiddly.
HI Maxime, I really like them. I don't get to use my telescope as much as I would like, but find them great still. I love how I can connect my DSLP to them so easily also, greating imaging and great features.
Is each eye piece really like 2 eyepieces? Because you can take one lens off and it changes the focal length right? So essentially it's like a 2 in 1. Am I correct
@@SpectrumGeeks I'm talking about the eyepiece itself,if it's a 17mm when you take part of it off to make it a 2inch ,then it becomes like a 13mm right
@@SpectrumGeeks ok thanks, I heard you can take the achromat off or something and it changes into a different size mm...also you can add some kind of rings and change it that way too...supposedly it's like the LEGO of eyepieces...anyways, thanks for the response and clear skies to you bro!
Thanks for sharing your videos I have the Hyperion 8 mm but when I look at Saturn or Mars it seems like it’s zoomed in too far I’ve tried to take it down with the focuser but everything seems blurred my 24mm that came with my celestron telescope showed better results am I doing something wrong ?
when using more power u magnify the bad too, u need better conditons whith a more power eyepeace. wait until the object is high up in the sky and use a dark location, u will get a better result. try this sight out to find a better observing spot for you :) www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=4.00&lat=45.8720&lon=14.5470&layers=B0FFFFFFTFFFFFFFFFF
That was a fun video and thanks for sharing your experiences with the Baader Hyperion eyepieces.
I opted to purchase a set of Hyperions as well after doing research and reading reviews.
I liked that they have large ocular lenses with decent eye relief and wide fields. Also because they are threaded, you can use an adapter to attach a camera lens to the eyepiece or the camera body to the eyepiece as well.
If attaching a camera lens it's useful to disable the auto focus on the lens. I find it more productive to attach the camera to the eyepiece and shoot in manual mode.
Visually they work well on my c8 at f/10 and they provide reasonable performance on my 72mm f/6 refractor. For truly wide fields I use the Baader Aspheric 36mm and 31mm respectively, the 36mm on the refractor produces a 6° TFOV at 12x for stunning views of the summer Milky Way or you can fit Orion's Belt within the field of view with room to spare.
I really like the Hyperions, they're flexible, won't break the bank and they're a lot of fun to use.
Thanks man for uploading this video to YT. I really needed to see a video, where I can see the difference from 8mm and above using same scope on the same object, like you did on the end in this video. Thanks this very helpful.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, and glad the video was helpful.
Hello, I believe the Baader Hyperion eyepieces are designed to also fit in the 2" focus adapter , just like the Orion Stratus eye pieces.
Yes thats correct.
Thank you for sharing your experience with these eyepieces. I wanted to get 21mm one and this helped me to make my my mind. Liked and subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing and taking the time to leave a comment.
good vid I have the 17, 10, 5 and 3.5 the 3.5 is next to useless with the telescope I have(nexstar 130slt)which I'll be upgrading soon, I also have a Tele Vue nagler type6 9mm which cost me 350.00(Canadian) 200 more then Hyperion 10 and honestly I can't tell the difference I very happy with these eyepieces I've been using them for about 8 years and the Tele Vue doesn't come out of the box too often
Thanks for sharing your experiences, I need to pull my finger out and get the telescope out again, but its sooooo damn cold here right now, but lovely clear skies.
Very good review! I am currently going through exactly the same thought process with the 5se telescope. You have covered some genuine novice dilemmas and it is a genuine review. Very, very helpful indeed! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Baader Hyperions would be described as mid range eyepeices, they're comfortable and have good eye relief for people with glasses, and perform better in longer focal ratio telescopes. For telescopes less than F/7 ratio, there are other brands that will perform better.
From what I could see in your videos, your problem was the earth's atmosphere, the air was very distorted, no fault of the eyepieces. Light pollution also has no affect on the moon and planets. One of the problems with Mars in 2018 is that it didn't reach a high elevation for people in the Northern Hemisphere, so you always had to look through more of the earths thick soupy atmosphere. Steady atmosphere seeing conditions are the most important aspect of clarity for high magnification. Looking at an object when they're at their highest, and letting your telescope and equipment cooldown to outside temperature for 20+ minutes prior to viewing will optimise your view.
Cheers for sharing your knowledge. I have no complaints about these eye peices.
@@SpectrumGeeks How are you going with the hobby? I'm sure you've learned a lot since this was filmed. Mars is coming around again and there are a lot of new bright comets popping up!
@@Axelv07 I took a break for abit due to surgery which made it difficult to get the scope out. However, last few weeks I am getting into things again.
Finally setup my SkyPortal WiFi module, and waiting for a clear night to try out my new Star Sense Autoalign.
@@SpectrumGeeks Sorry to hear, I hope you're feeling better now.
Ah yes, waiting for a clear night.. this is the cloudiest start to the year I have witnessed, and the clouds are blocking the best comet in many years! Oh well, such is astronomy.
I have the 8se and the 10mm is the sweet spot for the UK planetary observation when seeing allow it. If not I stick to my zoom lens 24-8mm and play between 18mm down to 12mm
Cheers for sharing.
hi thanks for the video - however i would suggest not to keep the eyepiece in the bag that comes with it. i have the 5mm and after some time the bag starts to crumble into small plastic pieces that stick to the mount, the lenses wherever it falls on...it's obviously the last thing you want for your eyepiece.
Thanks for the info. I have not experienced this yet, but good to know.
These are awesome eyepieces, especially for the price. Sure, something like a TeleVue Nagler might be better, but they are definitely not 3 times better for 3 times the price. If I had money to burn, or was doing research and needed the best it might be worth going really high end, but for casual viewing the Hyperion line is fantastic. The modular design is great too. You can buy some spacers and get 2 or 3 different focal lengths out of one eyepiece.
Totally agree
hi mate, looking to buy a 6se and your videos are really helping my research before i make the plunge into the astronomy world !
Glad its of help, I have struggled with time to do more astronomy lately, but looking to do more in 2019.
If near Hertfordshire can recomend tring astro in Tring, friendly knowledgable and have a show room too
@@SpectrumGeeks
@@ghost70 About 100 miles, so not super close.
Would a Barlow be useful with less expensive eyepieces?
A barlow will help increase the magnification available with your current telescope, but I would say they are not a substitute for a more expensive eyepiece. However, as with all options their are trades offs with cost v value.
Perhaps see if you can borrow a barlow to see how it performs with your telescope and your viewing preferences.
I just bought the same scope and currently looking for eyepieces. I have a couple of questions, to update the software I know I need a a usb mini-b cable, but apparently that’s not going to be enough for cfm to find it? Also, regarding the eyepieces, do you happen to know if they are compatible with the NexYZ smartphone adapter? They seem a bit wide. Thanks
Regarding updating the firmware I have a video on this on the channel you can check out. The USB cable should be sufficient just sometimes some issues with the Celestron software itself.
The eyepieces are compatibel with the NexYZ adapter, I have one of these and it works well but can be a little fiddly.
How do you feel after a few month using them ? I got a dobsonian 254mm and thinking buying hyperion 5mm, 13mm and 25mm
Thanks for your content
HI Maxime, I really like them.
I don't get to use my telescope as much as I would like, but find them great still. I love how I can connect my DSLP to them so easily also, greating imaging and great features.
Is each eye piece really like 2 eyepieces? Because you can take one lens off and it changes the focal length right? So essentially it's like a 2 in 1. Am I correct
No removal of the eye piece to connect an accessory has no impact on the focal lenght on these eyepieces.
@@SpectrumGeeks I'm talking about the eyepiece itself,if it's a 17mm when you take part of it off to make it a 2inch ,then it becomes like a 13mm right
@@SpectrumGeeks just ordered mine yesterday, not here yet
Hmm not sure mate. I see where you come from in theory, but not verified myself.
@@SpectrumGeeks ok thanks, I heard you can take the achromat off or something and it changes into a different size mm...also you can add some kind of rings and change it that way too...supposedly it's like the LEGO of eyepieces...anyways, thanks for the response and clear skies to you bro!
Thanks for sharing your videos I have the Hyperion 8 mm but when I look at Saturn or Mars it seems like it’s zoomed in too far I’ve tried to take it down with the focuser but everything seems blurred my 24mm that came with my celestron telescope showed better results am I doing something wrong ?
You will have to adjust the focuser alot to adjust it with the 8mm.
@@SpectrumGeeks will do thanks🙂
when using more power u magnify the bad too, u need better conditons whith a more power eyepeace.
wait until the object is high up in the sky and use a dark location, u will get a better result. try this sight out to find a better observing spot for you :)
www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=4.00&lat=45.8720&lon=14.5470&layers=B0FFFFFFTFFFFFFFFFF
..or...could be your "seeing quality"
I tried to watch but after 5 minuets you haven't said anything about the eyepieces.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, and sorry my video style isnt for you.
Stay safe.
those eye pieces fit both 1 1/4 and 2 inch focusers ............
Cheers for sharing extra info.
Lenses?🤨🤨
Sorry as a new hobbiest if I don't use the right lingo at all times.
Thanks for watching and commenting anyway.
Urrms and urrs were way to much .. I bailed out. !!
Appreciate the feedback.
👍👍
Thanks for watching.
This guy I talked almost 12 minutes before he took the eyepiece out the box.. Oh my God
It would be nice to actually see the eyepieces and not just one unboxed and the rest sitting in their boxes.