which eyepieses

[Martin 2]

What would be a good choice for eyepieces for this celestron 8 I'm getting, its coming with a 40m plossel only, bear in mind I', going to be skint for a bit

Martin 2

[Martin 2]

thanks Damien, your a star

Martin 2

[MartinB]

A 10mm EP with a x2 barlow will give a magnification of x400 which wont give good viewing in anything other that freaky good seeing. Wouldn't a 15mm withx 2 barlow be a better bet. My 15mm EP with x2 barlow works great for high power views. The 10mm ep on its own is brill.

Scopes'n'skies do a very good EP set. Superb value for money and will definitely have you sorted

http://www.scopesnskies.com/prod/antares/eyepiece-kit,barlow,filter.html

Martin

[Martin 2]

Cheers Martin

Martin 2

[GazOC]

Don't let Steve catch you recommend those EP's.....

Also it's worth paying a bit extra for a half decent barlow, something like a Orion Shorty plus, saves replacing it later.

[John]

I agree with the advice on the barlow - a good barlow is a great investment - after trying several I have settled on a Celestron Ultima 2x which works well for me in my Nexstar 5.

John,

North Somerset

[MartinB]

Also it's worth paying a bit extra for a half decent barlow, something like a Orion Shorty plus, saves replacing it later.

Here lies the road to financial ruin Martin :laugh:

Martin

[Martin 2]

think I'm already there

Martin 2

[GazOC]

If you get a cheap Barlow then you are affecting all the EP's you use it with. A good barlow is about £50, a "dodgy" one is about £30. Better to skimp on one of the EP's and get a better one later IMHO.

The Ultimas/Shorty pluses (same barlow just badged differently) will last a lifetime and not compromise the eyepieces you use with it.

"Here lies the road to financial ruin Martin :lol:"

Can't dispute that mate!!

[MartinB]

The barlow is included with the pack anyway so you're hardly paying anything for it. If you are getting a lot of chromatic aberration or poor quality views you could then invest in a better barlow. A better barlow will be worthwhile if you start imaging with a Toucam. The Antares EPs will do a good job for you Martin. You can then compare more expensive EPs at leisure to decide if and when it is worth upgrading. Typical premium quality EPs start at £50+ and go up to £££s.

Martin

[FLO]

Don't let Steve catch you recommend those EP's.....

I didn't say a word :shock:

[tom.yates]

I think TFU Hit the nail on the head.

[Martin 2]

thank you guys SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY :laugh:

Martin 2