Hyperion vs Explore Scientific

[Simon Dunsmore]

Hi Folks, 

Just looking for a little advice. 

I own a Skywatcher 250p dobsonian. Looking for a 10mm eyepiece. I've narrowed it down to two I think. Baader Hyperion 68 Degree Eyepiece or Explore Scientific 62° Series Eyepiece. I have the 26mm Explore Scientific and its superb. Just not sure which way to go. 

Budget is around £80

Thanks for your help 

Clear Skies 

Simon 

Edited August 22, 2020 by Simon Dunsmore
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[John]

The Hyperions are nicely made eyepieces but they are not too well corrected towards the edges of the field of view in faster scopes. The Skywatcher 250P is F/4.7 which is considered quite a fast scope.

I have not used the ES 62 so I don't know how that will do at that focal ratio.

 

[Simon Dunsmore]

10 minutes ago, John said:

The Hyperions are nicely made eyepieces but they are not too well corrected towards the edges of the field of view in faster scopes. The Skywatcher 250P is F/4.7 which is considered quite a fast scope.

I have not used the ES 62 so I don't know how that will do at that focal ratio.

 

Hi John, 

Thanks for your reply. Any thoughts on alternatives? 

Thanks again Simon 

[John]

1 hour ago, Simon Dunsmore said:

Hi John, 

Thanks for your reply. Any thoughts on alternatives? 

Thanks again Simon 

A Celestron X-Cel LX 9mm might be worth considering. It is in budget and they have a decent reputation:

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/celestron-eyepieces/celestron-x-cel-lx-eyepiece.html

If you are happy with the 26mm ES 62 then the 10mm might well be the one for you though - I've not used that range.

 

[Louis D]

The Celeston Luminos 10mm might also be worth a look as well.