Eyepieces for Skywatcher Explorer 150p

[Radscanner]

I'm awaiting delivery of a 150p f/5 reflector. I don't know yet what sort of quality eyepieces come with it, but I'm aware that an f5 scope needs longer pieces than an f7-f11 scope. Can anyone recommend a typical set which gives the best clarity and avoids the fuzzy tendency of wrongly sized eyepieces, preferably without breaking the bank? Or are the standard Skywatcher 150p pieces reasonably good out of the box? Thanks for any advice.

[badgers]

The Skywatcher 150P comes with a reasonable 25mm and a pretty darn good 2x barlow. I think the 10mm that comes with it is a bit ropey though.

I think you'll be ok starting out with that set.

I bought myself a Baader Hyperion 17mm, and with extension tubes it doubles as a 7-8mm and that's all I've needed for my visual stuff.

Anton

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

At F/5 you will want some decent EPs. The BST Explorers get a good press, as do the Celestron X-Cel-LX. I would go for something around 5mm (150x) for planetary, or alternatively get a replacement for the 10mm and barlow it (not sure about the quality of the barlow).

[Radscanner]

Ah, extension tubes. I hadn't thought of that. Another subject to get my head around! Thanki you.