which eyepiece or both

[tsmith001]

Hi

tryin gto decide what eyepiece to get

1. celestron lx 25mm

or

2. meade series 4000 8-24mm zoom

any help appreciated:icon_confused:

[rory]

what scope have you got ?

what eyepieces do you already have ?

[brantuk]

Which scope are you using it with Tsmith? (make/model/fl etc)

[tsmith001]

Hi

sw 200p dobby

focal length 1200mm

aperture 200mm

already have celestron xl 7mm , tal 2x barlow,standard sw 10mm and 25mm

thanks

[tsmith001]

what scope have you got ?

what eyepieces do you already have ?

Hi

sw 200p dobby

focal length 1200mm

aperture 200mm

already have celestron xl 7mm , tal 2x barlow,standard sw 10mm and 25mm

thanks

[rory]

the x-cel lx range are generally considered alot better than the old xl range. not sure which you have and want to buy ?

the meade zoom is handy if you dont want to faf about changing eyepieces.

the meade has a good reputation,but many on the forum recomend the baader hyperion zoom. cost more though.

a browse around the eyepiece forum would be your best bet ,loads of info on zooms and fixed e/p's.

[brantuk]

The Meade zoom is a good one but the Baader zoom is the one I'd recommend above it. You may also want a good quality wide angle 2" eyepiece say 30mm+ for the bigger dso objects like open clusters and galaxies

[Tribal-Wolf]

In a comparison test I read that the Meade is no better than the Celestron Zoom which is cheaper. I think if you really need a zoom then get the Baader or better.

[tsmith001]

The Meade zoom is a good one but the Baader zoom is the one I'd recommend above it. You may also want a good quality wide angle 2" eyepiece say 30mm+ for the bigger dso objects like open clusters and galaxies

Hi

for the " ep which 30mm+ would you recommend?

many thanks

[brantuk]

Well - I found the GSO 32mm or the WO Swan 33mm to be quite nice medium priced ep's - can get 'em quite cheap s/h in great condition. But now I use a 35mm Panoptic which is superb. I've heard good things about TMB's but haven't used them myself - so there's a few options for you but there are others

[rory]

also the meade 4000 series (same as gso i believe) ive had no problems with mine.alot come along on flea bay at reasonable prices.