So I’ve had my skyliner 200p dob For just over a year now and couldn’t be happier with it as my first scope. With the scope came a 10mm and 25mm eyepiece and I also purchased a cheap Barlow lense to go with it. On a good night with the 10mm and Barlow I have managed to get some stunning views of Saturn, making out the gap between the planet and ring clearly as well as seeing the coloured cloud stripes of Jupiter. Im now looking to expand my EP collection and have done some calculations. Based on my scope I believe the maximum magnification I can achieve is x403 and with a 6mm EP and Barlow would be able to achieve x400 magnification. Although this is within my maximum magnification can anyone offer an opinion on whether this means I’d be able to focus the image correctly or whether it’d just be a blurred image. Also by spending the extra money how much difference can be noticed with the same sized EP, for example would a £150 EP really offer much more than a £25 EP it terms of image quality. FLO sell a plossl EP set which comes with a 6,8,13,17 and 32mm EP as well as various filters and at first glance looks well worth it but not entirely sure on whether it’ll offer more variety in my observing sessions. Guess I’m just looking for an opinion on where to go next as I’m a bit lost in the sheer number of different options.
https://www.firstlightoptics.com/eyepiece-sets/celestron-eyeopener-eyepiece-and-filter-kit.html