C_mcnally92

Hey thanks for the help! Lots of advice in that article. I haven't really set a budget as such just yet. Ideally I was looking to get at least one eyepiece for planetary and one for deep space for now. I'm a little confused as to what size I should go for with my first eyepiece? I've been told my scope will go as low as 5mm in eyepiece size. Should I go with a 5mm or a more mid size eyepiece? I've also been told that getting a high magnification eyepiece might be pointless as it won't show much, just a distorted image from heat in the atmosphere etc. Also, I was under the impression that because my scope is Skywatcher that it could only use Skywatcher accessories. But I've been told this isn't actually the case, that even Celestron accessories will also work. Pricing both eyepieces I see skywatcher eyepieces aren't as expensive as celestron. Is there much difference in quality and image between the two brands? Also, would anyone have some advice on what filters I should look for?

Hey folks, newbie here. I have a Skywatcher 200PDS and have been looking at purchasing some accessories like eyepieces and filters. Mainly I am hoping to get a better view of the planets and of deep space. Could anyone give me any recommendations on what to go for, eg what brand of eyepiece, magnification. filter colours etc? Thanks :)