JJJ

I finally purchased an 8 inch dob, f/5.9, 1200mm, and am looking for help investing in some eyepieces/filters that will last, match up well with my scope, and allow balance of high power for lunar and planetary viewing and wide view viewing for dso. I also would like to get the most out of my scope and the potential for a 2 inch eyepiece/filters that may cost more but really improve the experience. I do wear glasses for astigmatism so eye relief is an issue. Not asking much, I know... I currently have the stock Super 10 & Super 25 wide angle, Sybony 9mm LER 68* uwa, & 6.3mm PLOSSL. I am awaiting an Es82 14mm LER (which I am very excited for) and Celestron X-CEL LX 2x barlow. I'd like to add a good quality high power eyepiece and a good quality low power, wide angle that will last. I'd also really like to see what a 2 inch eyepiece can do vs the 1.25, but don't want to waste money for limited return with my f/5.9, 1200m. Lastly, I'd love to see more detail in nebula and other dsos but am unsure on value in filters vs quality eyepieces. My budget is around $500, and I'm in no rush. What would you recommend, buy first, wait on, not recommend? What are your eyepieces you wouldn't do without? Clear skies!