I want an eyepiece for my 130pds

[FMA]

Just got my amazing 130 pds. Came with a 28 mm. I’d like at least another one. Should I get a zoom? I want kids to use it. was thinking this

https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/meade-series-4000-8-24mm-zoom-eyepiece-125.html

Or should I get one ( 10? 8? 12?) piece?

no more tHan 100£
 

thanks

[Louis D]

The zoom might not be such a bad idea with kids.  I've read that the Celestron and SkyWatcher versions are from the same Chinese manufacturer, so buy based on price if that is the case.

[johninderby]

A zoom can be very usefull. I use one first so I can play arpund with the magnification and to find out what the seeing will let you use. 

The OVL Hyperflex zooms are really good value for money. Excellent quality. I have one and find it is a good all round zoom. Available under a few brand names such as TS or Lunt as well but OVL is usually the best priced version.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/search/for/hyperf/

[RT65CB-SWL]

+1 for @Louis D comment.

It will give the kids the impression they are in a spaceship when
they twist the barrel/body; especially when viewing the Moon. 

This may help...

 

Edited June 13, 2020 by Philip R

[Timebandit]

 

Hello 

 

Or keep a look out in the for sale section on SGL for some used BST starguiders if you wish a quality single eyepiece's at very reasonable cost 

 

 

[FMA]

1 hour ago, johninderby said:

A zoom can be very usefull. I use one first so I can play arpund with the magnification and to find out what the seeing will let you use. 

The OVL Hyperflex zooms are really good value for money. Excellent quality. I have one and find it is a good all round zoom. Available under a few brand names such as TS or Lunt as well but OVL is usually the best priced version.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/search/for/hyperf/

Which one is better of those two?

[johninderby]

Not any real difference except the focal range.