ep for a 200p s/w

[chunky]

hello after trying to sell my s/w ive decided to keep it. and have a budget of 120 for a couple of eps can u recommend. i want a decent one for planteay viewing and a decent one for deep sky viewing.

any links would be great

chunky

[rwilkey]

Hi Chunky, a good 32mm plossl will work well in the 200P, perhaps Sky Watcher, though I like the Celestron, here's the SW link:

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-eyepieces/skywatcher-sp-plossl-eyepieces.html

In a shorter focal ratio I would go for a BST Explorer at 8mm, link:

1.25" Eyepieces

That's my thoughts anyway as a 200P user.

[chunky]

thanks will i see more difference in objects with these compared to my standard stock ones

[damnut]

Hi Chunky,

The BST's are a good step up from the std eps. Large exit lens, screw up eye cup and solidly made.

Cheers

[chunky]

thanks alot guys i thinking i will order these. will i see noticable difference in jupiter from my standard 10mm.

would also like to know of a got barlow to get to maybe go with the 8 mm bst, so any links for that wouldbe great

[chunky]

also stupid question but i cant find a place to buy it now on skys the limit. do i have to ring him?

[Space Beagle]

I used to have a 32mm SkyWatcher Panavision which was very good in my 200p, that's one i'd recommend!

I'd give Alan at Sky's The limit' a ring yes, as I believe he does this when he reaches his VAT threshold for the month!! nice to know he's doing quite well!

Doc

[Damo636]

For around £70 i would give serious consideration to a 7 or 9mm Baader Genuine Ortho as your planetary eyepiece. Nothing i have looked through has beaten them for planetary observation.

[chunky]

have you got a link for them mate? is sky the limit ebay shop good to use?

[John]

have you got a link for them mate? is sky the limit ebay shop good to use?

If you mean the Baader GO's then Skys the Limit don't do them - they do mostly unbranded stuff. First Light Optics do them though:

First Light Optics - Baader Genuine Orthoscopic

If it's the BST Explorers you are interested in then here is the Sky's the Limit web site:

Sky's the Limit

[chunky]

i think i maybe try the bst as they seem to have decent review and are 30 cheaper. just hoping i will see a noticable difference stright away

[russ.will]

Don't worry. If all you are comparing too is the standard SW EPs, you'll notice alright.

I've got one of the Sky's the Limit TMB 'designed' 8mm EPs and it is so far removed from the SW Super 10mm, it's not just playing a different game. It's in another stadium.

Russell

[John]

You should see a noticeable difference under decent seeing conditions but it's not going to show you things that you can't see with the standard eyepiece of course - it just shows things more nicely.

[chunky]

would the Baader Genuine Ortho show me more things or be about the same as the bst exploer? this telescope hobby is a headavhe sometimes, so many options and lots of big bucks to be spent

[chunky]

im gunna chuck another spanner into the works a 8mm vixen npl?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!!!? confused

[sunshine185]

Or a celestron x-cel lx 7mm for planetary and a 2" revelation for widefield. will still give you change from your £120.

[Damo636]

would the Baader Genuine Ortho show me more things or be about the same as the bst exploer? this telescope hobby is a headavhe sometimes, so many options and lots of big bucks to be spent

The ortho will show finer detail on nights of excellent seeing. The BST are a nice eyepiece but the BGO will better it for planetary viewing. It's a compromise really, do you want outright performance or slightly less performance in favor of more comfort ? I personally am in the comfort camp, although i do miss my BGO's on occasion when the seeing is really good.

[rwilkey]

Hi Chunky, it's all a matter of personal choice, I have not tried the BGO's in a fast scope, by all accounts they are said to be good, however, the BST's are the comfortable choice and I prefer comfort and good eye relief, as I said, it's down to personal viewing preferences really, good luck with your choice, will be better than the standard ep's, as has already been mentioned.

[chunky]

got the 8mm thanks gunna get the 32 s/w next

[rwilkey]

Hi Chunky, good call, I am sure you will be pleased.

[chunky]

i got from there ebay shop as didnt get an email back. cheers for your help guys. is the 32mm sw panaview the way to go for the price range then

[paul schofield]

Hi Chunky, I ordered an 18mm BST yesterday from the eBay shop too and apparently was despatched straight away, should arrive today. Cant beat that for fast. I was bidding on an 8mm that was returned by a customer, never won it, but think it went for £31 in the end. Let us know how you get on with the 8mm, thats what im looking at next, possibly. Good luck.

[chunky]

i wll do mate mine says its been dispatched so fingers crossed. i saw the used 8mm on there was about £25 when bought mine.

good luck with the 18

[russ.will]

Hi Chunky, I ordered an 18mm BST yesterday from the eBay shop too and apparently was despatched straight away, should arrive today. Cant beat that for fast. I was bidding on an 8mm that was returned by a customer, never won it, but think it went for £31 in the end. Let us know how you get on with the 8mm, thats what im looking at next, possibly. Good luck.

You should do - I pushed the button on one, via EBay onSunday night and it arrived at 11am.

Russell

[chunky]

its just cometoday hopfully i can test it tonight. doesit have a built in focuser on the ep. also its feels more soild and is abit heavy compared to the 10mm