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This is the 10mm eyepiece I was looking at - https://www.lazada.vn/products/thi-kinh-10mm-truong-rong-62-celestron-aspheric-i818190389-s2235870230.html?exlaz=d_1:mm_150050845_51350205_2010350205::12:1497503216!59440595164!!!pla-293946777986!c!293946777986!2235870230!128141203&gclid=CjwKCAiAn7L-BRBbEiwAl9UtkBk9tGwR4U65FmZsF3ghTCdOCkkKm8ZMO93Eue6DLxTZBGUA73FUOxoCoagQAvD_BwE I have been reading forums of users with the C90 and they have said that they have upgraded to a 90 diagonal so it is possible. Thanks for the info about the tripod. The C90 is 2.3kgs so I will find a tripod that supports it. I was wondering if any other mm eyepiece would be worth investing in? I don't know much about what they do. I just saw someone saying a 10mm with a barlow could be too much and a 25mm could be better? Spec for eyepiece translated - Brand: Celestron, Aspheric series Focal length: 10mm Standard: 1.25 inch (~ 31.7mm) Field of view (FOV): 62 degrees Laminated glass: Plossl Coating: multi-layer (fully coated) Weight: 50g Eye cushion rubber: Yes Highlights: large focal length, wide suitable for observing nebulae, star clusters, ... With anti-slip lock groove when mounted on telescopes, natural rubber night eye for comfortable viewing comfortable for a long time

What started out as a cheap deal is turning to be expensive haha. The size and portability of it now are becoming the main reasons to buy. I am thinking of getting the C90 scope. A Barlow x2 lens, 90 degree diagonal and a 10mm eye piece. Do you think those 3 add ons are worth investing in and is the 10mm the best eye piece to buy? (it comes with a 32mm) I will need to buy a Tripod too which seems costly. Buying a Benro T880EX was suggested (although not ideal it could do the job) Thoughts on the above?

I think I will go for the Celestron C90 Mak just because of the size and it still looks to have great quality. I've been reading that the finder scope and 45 degree angle isn't ideal. Are there any upgrades that you would recommend? Thanks again

Ahh right maybe if I post links you can see further. The Celestron 80EQ Deluxe refractive telescope is an upgrade to the Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Refractive Telescope - https://shopthienvan.net/kinh-thien-van-khuc-xa-celestron-80eq-deluxe-id274.html Celestron C90 Mak Spotting Scope https://shopthienvan.net/kinh-thien-van-celestron-c90-mak-spotting-scope-id235.html Meade Polaris https://thegioithienvan.com/san-pham/kinh-thien-van-meade-polaris-d80f900-eq/ Skywatcher 90EQ-2 https://thegioithienvan.com/san-pham/skywatcher-90eq2/

Thanks so much for everyones feedback. I am planning to make a purchase on Monday. Based upon what people have said I have whittled it down to these few here... Calstron 80EQ Deluxe 290USD Calstron C90 Mak 280USD Meade Polaris D80F900 EQ 300USD SkyWatcher 90 EQ2 300USD Would anyone care to share their opinion about these? Once again thanks for the help here. I didn't expect forums to be so helpful

Thanks for your reply! If moon gazing out of the Dobson allows me to see craters and the surface of the moon much more clearly then I am willing to sacrifice the terrestrial use. I would love to spend a lot but I am only a temporary resident here in Vietnam and transportation would be an issue if I spent big and I also have other career paths (Music Production) to waste my income on I'm willing to spend around 200USD but as I said there aren't many outlets for purchasing here (We don't have Ebay or Amazon) just some Viet traders and these two seemed the best of what is available around my price range (Meade LightBridge Mini 82 (Dobson) or the CELESTRON SCTW-80 (Refractive)) from my short reading I am to the understanding the the bigger the diameter the more light becomes available to gaze further/more clearly. I live in Ho Chi Minh city and it's heavily polluted here but we have the chance to see a lot of beautiful blood moons that I didn't see growing up in the UK. I need something potable to take on short trips out of the city here. I appreciate your help and interest.

Hi, I am living over in Vietnam where the sky is pretty polluted but I'm looking to buy my first telescope. Looking at the moon and it's craters will be the main use. A friend had a basic one whilst he was living here and it was also fun to zoom in at bright dots throughout different districts to see shop signs. I heard that a Dobson is better for viewing the night sky but a refractive one could be better for my location. The scopes that are over here are pretty limited but I was looking at the Meade LightBridge Mini 82 (Dobson) or the CELESTRON SCTW-80 (Refractive). As a beginner I'm not sure which would be best for me to purchase. Thanks for your help in advance. Cathal