Which eyepiece?

[Episkey]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a new, higher quality eyepiece for my 6 inch Dobsonian. I'm looking at the Baader Hyperions. I use my stock 25mm more than my stock 10mm eyepiece so I think I'll go with a higher focal length. Will this increase the quality of DSO's in my scope, or will I barely notice a change? And, are there any better eyepieces for around the same price?

Thanks,

Joey

[MrTreyLynch]

Ha this also is my question

[newman]

Stock ep's generally aren't that great (not sure which do you get with Bushnell, Skywatcher likes to bundle it's "Super MA" 25&10 with their scopes), so yes you should see a big improvement with a Hyperion. I'd take a look at something in 21mm range first, considering your scope.. Should work both as a finder and low power DSO ep.

[Episkey]

Thanks... my scope came with a 25 an 10.

[Damo636]

The Hyperion's will work really well with your scope. A couple of others to consider in a similar price bracket would be the Celestron XCel LX or the Meade 5000 HD 60.

[Episkey]

Ok thanks, would the 21mm have to much magnification for some big star clusters? Would the 24mm be sufficient?

[twotter]

I have Hyperions and a SW200P dob. The 24mm is my 'search' EP, until I can save up for a 31mm or 36mm Aspheric, and good for larger DSOs. It isn't modular so can't use the 28mm & 14mm fine tuning rings but my 17mm, 13mm & 8mm can.

Over time I've noticed I use the 24mm the most, then the 13mm, 8mm and occasionally the 17mm. At some point my Virgo OCD may see me buy a 21mm but it's not top priority.

[spaceboy]

Hey guys,

Will this increase the quality of DSO's in my scope,

NO!!! Only a larger scope can do that.

[Episkey]

I have Hyperions and a SW200P dob. The 24mm is my 'search' EP, until I can save up for a 31mm or 36mm Aspheric, and good for larger DSOs. It isn't modular so can't use the 28mm & 14mm fine tuning rings but my 17mm, 13mm & 8mm can.

Over time I've noticed I use the 24mm the most, then the 13mm, 8mm and occasionally the 17mm. At some point my Virgo OCD may see me buy a 21mm but it's not top priority.

Thanks!

NO!!! Only a larger scope can do that.

Yep, I meant the contrast and brightness.

[spaceboy]

Thanks!

Yep, I meant the contrast and brightness.

Premium EP's improve contrast to the best level available but that comes at a cost significantly more so than Hyperion's. As for brightness as I said before, only a bigger scope will do that.

[stevetynant]

I have 2 Hyperions but If I'm honest I think I prefer the Xcels and BSTs more - despite the fact the Hyperions are twice the price of the BSTs