Tal 2X or Tal 3x?

[LukeSkywatcher]

I've decided that all i want this year for my birthday is a TAL barlow. I used to have a 2X but sold it (when supplies were short).

I regret that. Now i have a 200mm SCT i feel like i can ramp up the magnification and go for a Tal 3X.

Would this work with the Celestron 8SE?

My 2x Revelation barlow is a bit of a dud..............i'm not happy with it.

My EP collection ranges from 6mm Celestron Omni to 30mm Vixen NPL.

Do i really even need to buy another Tal?

My main "planetary" EP is a Vixen 8mm NPL. Gives great views but i cant help but think that a nice Tal barlow (2x Or 3x) would be a good choice.

All comments welcomed.

Paul

[Ags]

Sounds to me like 8mm or 6mm is already giving you as much magnification as you can use... Unless you want to get into planetary imaging, I can't see what EP you would usefully attach to the barlow. Might make more sense to save up for a 2" visual back if you don't have one?

[spaceboy]

The SCT is an f/10 isn't it?? The scope might be capable of high magnifications but as a rule of thumb seeing usually restricts viewing to x200-250

[LukeSkywatcher]

I think a 2" visual back is the way to go.