Finally got to try my new eye pieces

[lhuchison]

Just had 2 hours of really clear skies here in the south east, so I got the chance to try my 34in and 16in maxvision eye pieces. I'm impressed ! Jupiter was the clearest I've seen it, 2 main bands and 3 smaller ones on the lower side. I believe they are re branded mead swa 5000 . 68 degrees. Only downside is the 34in is massive! I had to fiddle quite a bit to balance the tube.

Good price as well from Germany . One of my better purchases!

[paul mc c]

They are very good eyepieces,the 16mm barlows excellently.

[lhuchison]

Thanks Paul, I'll give that a try next clear night.

[YKSE]

Great that you're satisfied with your new toys

Barlow the 16mm in your scope wil need very good seeing for looking at Jupiter, IMHO.

[BruceAlmighty]

34in and 16in? Do you mean mm?

Celestron Nexstar 6se

http://pixelpal.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-new-telescope-how-i-chose-my-nexstar.html

[rory]

34in and 16in? Do you mean mm?

34 inch , now that would take some balancing !

Celestron Nexstar 6se

http://pixelpal.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-new-telescope-how-i-chose-my-nexstar.html

[bomberbaz]

Query as to why you didnt go 34 n 24 with 2 inch barlow. Great combination

[lhuchison]

34in and 16in? Do you mean mm?

Celestron Nexstar 6se

http://pixelpal.blogspot.com/2014/01/my-new-telescope-how-i-chose-my-nexstar.html

my mistake, had to send the 34in and 16in back and order the 34mm and 16mm (joke!) 

seriously though, just tried them and was so impressed that I've ordered the full set. 

[CumbrianGadgey]

Great news.

Is that with the 8" scope?

I've bitten the bullet and am upgrading from my 130 newtonian to a 200. I've got BST starguiders and I am hoping to get that kind of improvement. Maybe that's wishful thinking.

[Pig]

Its always nice to receive some new stuff, especially so when you are pleased with the results

[rory]

Great news.

Is that with the 8" scope?

I've bitten the bullet and am upgrading from my 130 newtonian to a 200. I've got BST starguiders and I am hoping to get that kind of improvement. Maybe that's wishful thinking.

The bst or starguiders as they are now called work very well with the 200p . Great combo.

[lhuchison]

Great news.

Is that with the 8" scope?

I've bitten the bullet and am upgrading from my 130 newtonian to a 200. I've got BST starguiders and I am hoping to get that kind of improvement. Maybe that's wishful thinking.

Yes, i had a 200 Newtonian , it's a great scope but I changed to a SCT due to size. Miss it, wish I could have kept both!

The rest of the set , 28' 24' 20' due tomorrow . Am I hoping to much to expect a clear sky?