barry f Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 i dint have a barlow at the moment and wondering which would best suit my nexstar 6 se with a 12 x-cel and a possible 25 mm vixen or baader ep any ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 With a 1500mm focal length scope like the Nexstar SE I'm not sure a barlow lens is really needed, at least for visual use ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 With those EP's only a 1.5X Barlow would really be suitable as a 2X would effectively give you a 6mm (usually too much with that scope for the UK atmosphere) and a 12.5mm (almost the same as your X-Cel). The Antares barlows get good reviews and there is a 1.5x version available http://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/antares-15x-twist-lock-barlow-lens-125.html. However, as John says, you don't really need a barlow to get high magnification with that scope and could instead just invest in extra eyepieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Have to agree you would be better with a shorter fl eye piece than a Barlow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry f Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks for the input really helped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry f Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 On 3/28/2016 at 12:15, laudropb said: Have to agree you would be better with a shorter fl eye piece than a Barlow. what would you recommend to be the shortest ep without loosing quality with this scope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilkey Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Forget the Barlow, no use with your type of scope - it would be a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 1 hour ago, barry f said: what would you recommend to be the shortest ep without loosing quality with this scope? Assuming you're in the UK, 8mm, maybe 7mm on a good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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