Money Short Direction advice needed

[Bigwings]

Ok so I want to get more out of my 8" SCT mainly visual use with in decending order DSO, Planetary,Lunar interests.

Do I

1. Get a focal reducer 6.3.

2. Get a 2" diagonal and a nice 2" EP.

My current EP's are on my sig line.

Reasons to help my development appreciated.

I may do some Afocal photography at the moment and in a year or so when money is available get a DSLR but my mount is not exactly an astrophotograhers dream.

Clear Skies

Mike

[mdstuart]

Hmm well you have a good range of eyepeices already and a great scope. If money is short then just enjoy what you have?

Mark

[John]

I found the F/6.3 focal reducer worked very well on my old Celestron C8. If you can pick one up used then it's probably the lowest cost route to a wider field of view.

John

[The Warthog]

Antares makes a 34mm W70, in 2", with a 67º FOV, and also a 32mm Erfle with a 72º FOV. Either of these would compliment your kit nicely.