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Hi there and a warm welcome to the forum. My wife and I love the Pyrenees, we have often holidayed in the western Pyrenees and we once climbed La Rhune, a great achievement for me. Haven't been there recently, but last year we took a trip to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, our favourite beach in the area, from a trip to northern Spain, so we have had some great times there. On the subject of astrophotography, the first thing you need to do is get a copy of Steve Richard's 'Making Every Photon Count', it's the 'bible' of astrophotography, found here: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/books/making-every-photon-count-steve-richards.html Good luck & clear skies!

Hi Sparkles63, well, you will find lots of new friends here. Good luck & clear skies!

Hi Robert, a very warm welcome from me, also in Swindon (Northern Road). That looks like some pretty good kit you have picked up there and for such a good price too. Swindon has its own astronomy club that you may not be aware of, found here: http://www.swindonstargazers.com/ Good luck and clear skies!

Hi Chris, a warm welcome from me too. Clear skies!

Hi Tony, I haven't measured mine either, I just judge it on good results I get where I know the exit pupil size. It's all about light loss I believe; I am lucky enough to have some decent 82º eyepieces and have never experienced light loss or reduced contrast.

Hi Tony, I find my eye copes with around 7mm or more quite easily, so for a 70 yo person that's pretty good, though I do not use very long eyepieces, my longest preferred focal length is the same as John's above, around the 31mm mark.

Hi Steve, a warm welcome from me too, also a 'southener', but from the UK. Clear skies!

I have only tried the 32 Panaview and have to say that on-axis the views are amazing and pin-sharp. Yes, there is a bit of softness at the edges at f/5, but the views on-axis are well worth this minor inconvenience. It was the first upgrade I ever bought.

Hi John, Chris lives in a place called Little Eversdon in South Cambridgesire now, we tried to meet up at the last IAS but ended up going different days after a misunderstanding!.

Hi Andrew, yes, these are exceptional papers and helped me a great deal in my early days. Recently Chris wrote to me and we have been corresponding on a regular basis since. Take care & clear skies!

Hi Pain in the Neck and welcome to the forum, I live just down the road from you in Swindon and in my early days Bristol was my stomping ground as I lived in Bath. Also, I would add, there is nothing like jumping in at the deep end! Your choice of the 150P-DS is a good one, along with photography-friendly eyepieces, you will have fun, I think. Clear skies to you too buddy!

Hi, as others have said, you can't go wrong was BST Starguiders, some of the best ep's ever to come out on the market at a reasonable price, you will not be dissappointed. The 18mm Starguider is a cracking ep. Clear skies!|

Hi CP and a warm welcome from me way down south. Clear skies!

Hi there and a warm welcome to SGL. Clear skies!

Hi Matt, a very warm welcome from me too. Clear skies!

In my opinion kits do not represent good value for money as often you end up only using the one (32mm usually) and the filters are usually never used. The Moon filter in the Celestron kit is awful and just makes the Moon look like green cheese, it is also plastic and not metal. As the OP has quite a bit of kit already this would not help. For his specific question I would look at the 32mm Explore Scientific 62° series eyepiece which will give great views.

Top bloke and great service, I bought all mine from him, highly recommended!

Hi SpaceForce, a warm welcome from me too!

Hi Ed, a warm welcome from metoo down south. Clear skies!

Hi Arpit, it is best to get used to using the eyepieces you already have before you consider buying anything new, get some experience under your belt and learn how to 'see'. There is no 'must have' accessory except an open mind and careful eyes. There is plenty else to see in the night sky - double stars and star clusters are among some of the great objects. Plus nebulae and galaxies to name but a few. They are all within reach of your telescope, but be patient. Good luck!

Hi there Arpit and welcome to SGL. Planets will always look like a small pea in most amateur telescopes, but don't worry about this, as with Jupiter and Saturn you can see lots and plenty to please! John above is right, it is a common mistake to think higher magnification will help, often the opposite is true. Do not buy that Celestron kit, you'll end up only using one eyepiece (the 32mm), you certainly won't use the filters. Just one last note, try and buy any kit from a dedicated astronomy supplier such as this forum's sponsers, you will get good advice and great service. Clear skies!

Hi Grzegorz, a warm welcome from me too, the 200P is a great telescope and you will see all the great wonders. You might want to get a copy of 'Turn Left At Orion', it is a very good guide and tells you how to find objects. Clear skies! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turn-Left-Orion-Hundreds-Telescope/dp/1108457568/ref=sr_1_1?crid=132A6OYLF305V&dchild=1&keywords=turn+left+at+orion+5th+edition&qid=1592564837&quartzVehicle=36-523&replacementKeywords=turn+left+at+5th+edition&sprefix=turn+lrft+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

Hi there and welcome from me. Clear skies!

Hi Monty, a warm welcome from me too. Clear skies!

Hi Wojtek, a very warm welcome from me too. Clear skies!