What eyepieces would be best ?

[Lenny147]

Hi everyone

I recently had a skywatcher 130 scope as a starter scope with three eyepieces, as i gather the 25mm is fairly good and clear but the 10mm and the 2x barlow leave a lot to be desired, could anyone recommend two new eyepieces for this scope as the ones supplied are not the best

Thanks all

[DaveBolton]

Hi Lenny147, it's far too early for me to be making recommendations around here (I'm a complete noob) but if you look further down the front page you'll discover a whole forum dedicated to eyepieces. i'm sure you'll find much valuable advice there.

Dave

[Tribal-Wolf]

There is an informative sticky post on here which should tell you all you need to know, have a look, it's good

[Mr Spock]

If you had a x2 Barlow, something like the Tal would be good at £36. To go with the 25mm you could add a 9mm and 7mm - TMB eyepieces come in those sizes and are around £37 each. That would give you x26 x52 x72 x93 x144 x186, quite a useful spread.

[Lenny147]

Thanks for the replies, only thing is my barlow doesnt seem to be up to scratch so i guess i will be buying a new one

[paul schofield]

The supplied SW Barlow is terrible I thought. I agree the Tal x 2 would be a great investment and wont break the bank. The Tal is a keeper, I would not part with mine. As for eyepieces I would not like to recommend any as people differ greatly in opinions about them. My first ep upgrade was to Meade Super plossl`s and I noticed a great step up from the supplied ep`s. Research is the order of the day. Good luck.

[DOBBY]

Hi Lenny... the best ones.. are the ones that suit YOUR eyes..& viewing choices

The BST Explorers seem to be a good budget one as a step-up in quality...then there are the celestron X-cel LX which will work well in your 'scope...both have 60 deg view compared to the supplied 45deg... so the 22mm LX will show more than your 25mm & an 8mm BST will show more than your 10mm

[Lenny147]

Thanks for the info i will look into these eps

[DazC]

TMB are really good. I've not long had mine, the results are good.

D.C

[Catweazel]

TMB are really good. I've not long had mine, the results are good.

D.C

+ 1 on the TMBs

[Lenny147]

OK Tal x2 Barlow purchased...... its a start

[LukeSkywatcher]

OK Tal x2 Barlow purchased...... its a start

You will love it.

[Flyingpig]

I'd recommend the Celestron X-Cel LX, these are an excellent range great build quality and very good optics for the price.

As others have said a lot is down to personal choice, for example some people like Baader genuine orthoscopics, they are excellent optically but have poor eye relief and a tight Field of view; others like Baader Hyperians which are very versatile - you can buy fine tuning rings for them to get three different EP sizes out of one EP, they are also rear threaded so that you can attach a camera via t- thread and they can be used for astrophotography see if you can get the chance to try out a few at a star party or at a local society observing session.