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I found this site just before buying my first scope and was pleased I did.

It's the brilliant people who contribute that make it the success it is, and thanks to the hosts that make it possble.

I think the threads could be tidied up a bit - there are loads of similar threads that could be put into the same folder - e.g. a folder for all threads that are about "what first scope should I buy"

I like the idea previously posted above about a mobile version of the site too.

The site is much more than just advice though, and I like the threads that are just about daft things like "What's the weather like where you are" - feels like a community.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Brilliant post, thanks!

I have recently purchased SW explorer 150PL so using your guide I should go for 6, 10, 16 and 24mm EP's. The EP's supplied with this scope are 10mm, 25mm and 2x barlow, giving effective range of 5, 10, 12.5 and 25mm which seems like a reasonable match.

I'd be interested in upgrading the supplied EP's, and/or adding to the existing EP's but I'm not sure which way to go. Should I add to existing ones, or replace the ones I have (or both!)

Secondly, it seems that you can spend £20 on an eyepiece, or upwards of £400!! What sort of EP would be considered "good quality" for most people? Is £40 enough, or should I be looking at spending more. Any recommendations on makes/models of reasonably priced quality EPs would be appreciated.

Thanks