BST 8mm ED Eyepiece in a Skywatcher 127 mak

[Chatham]

Can any one confirm that this at £41 would be a cost effective choice to replace the 10mm supplied eyepiece which I find pretty naff.

What would the FOV be? Can anyone say how much eyerelief I would get?

I do know of a second hand 5mm Baader Hyperion for sale at £65 but think that would be pushing my set up too far.

[4lefts]

yes. no question. i like my 8mm bst, and got it to replace the stock 10mm.

[Andyfx]

I had a Skymax 127 and I also have BST's, work a treat!

[John]

The true field of view with the 8mm in your scope would be .32 degrees and the eye relief is 13mm I believe, to answer your other Q's.

[Chatham]

Thank you all

[paul schofield]

BST definitely an improvement. I have the 18mm and it is outstanding. Good quality and very comfortable to use.

[BazMark]

I can't comment on the BST EPs but I can say that I agree that the 5mm EP would probably push the 127Mak beyond it's best. I have a 6mm TS planetary HR which on rare occasions has given nice views of Saturn and Jupiter and on account of that it seldom gets used. My best views of the moon and planets at the moment come from a 16.8mm Kson ortho which gives pin sharp views on it's own but also works well with the SW 2X DELUXE Barlow. I know there are better EPs and Barlows out there but for the moment these work well for me.

[Chatham]

I have bought the 8mm BST now I have to look at the other end of the magnification to get the best fov for DSO.

I think I will start another thread for that though. Again thank you