UPGRADES FOR SKY SEARCHER EXP 130P

[eddy-go-lucky]

Hi

I got a sky searcher explorer 130 p and would like help in choosing some upgrades.

Im looking for new eyepeices and barlow lens 2x

also any other upgrades that you think i should be considering.

Is a 40mm eyepeice better than a 25mm will it get me closer to the moon for example as well as stars etc.

any help would be grately received.

Many thanks

EDDY

[Capricorn]

40mm eyepiece means lower magnification not greater magnification. The image is smaller.

Assume you mean Sky Watcher ?

What eyepieces came with it?

Guessing a 25mm and a 10mm.

Usually the 10mm is poor.

For more magnification the the 10mm consider an 8mm that is decent. There will not be a great increase in magnification but it should be better quality and is a useable focal length without problems. If you can then the BST Explorer, a TMB Planetary otherwise a plossl.

By the way Magnification is:

Mag = (Scope Focal Length)/(Eyepiece focal Length)

Smaller eyepiece = greater magnification, for the same scope.

[eddy-go-lucky]

Many thanks for the reply

It did come with 25mm and 10mm but no barlow lens like others said was included however will be looking for a good 8 mm as you said the 10mm is not great but very pleased for the price as a starting point

Cheers

EDDY