"Planetary" wide-field EP for an f/5 dob?

[Mr Spock]

The Pentax is a great eyepiece. I think you will be impressed.

[cajen2]

4 minutes ago, Mr Spock said:

The Pentax is a great eyepiece. I think you will be impressed.

I'm already impressed with my 14mm one. That's why I was happy to go for the 5mm. Have you got the 5mm, MS? I'd love to hear what you think.

[Mr Spock]

No, I'm using Vixen SLVs. I have tracking so can afford a narrower field of view. My LVWs are quite stunning but you can't get them anymore. I've tried for years to add a 5mm to my collection.

[cajen2]

12 minutes ago, Mr Spock said:

No, I'm using Vixen SLVs. I have tracking so can afford a narrower field of view. My LVWs are quite stunning but you can't get them anymore. I've tried for years to add a 5mm to my collection.

Ah, yes, you use a tracking platform, don't you? That's next on my list of things to get......if I don't upgrade my scope first! 😉 Got my eye on a StellaLyra 8" dob...

I realise I can use the platform with the SL, but I can't afford both at the same time....

 

[John]

I have the 5mm Pentax XW and it's one of my most used and favourite higher power eyepieces

I feel similarly regarding the 3.5mm, 7mm and 10mm XW's, which I also have

[cajen2]

Just given my 5mm first light. Great views without looking through a straw. 👍