Help with high power eyepiece!

[G-James]

Hello!

I have recently got a Sky Hawk 1145PM, which seems to be an OK beginner scope. However it only comes with a 25mm, 10mm and a 2x Barlow and I was thinking about getting a 5-6mm for planetary and lunar viewing, but am not sure if it will be worth it.

My telescope is generally un-suited for observing planets (f4.4), but would still like to know if I can get any other eyepieces (£25-£30 max)

Thanks a lot!

[John]

The 10mm with the 2x barlow already gives you the equivilent of a 5mm eyepiece but the quality might not be too good. The Skywatcher plossls are pretty good (better than those supplied with the scope) and are £19 each from First Light Optics.

[G-James]

Thanks, I'll have a look at that.

[spike87]

I'm also on the lookout for a 5/6mm eyepiece. There's quite a few on ebay from a reputable seller. Can't decide to go for either a Celestron Plossl, Meade 4000 or the Skywatcher Plossl. Then I think I may as well spend an extra £20 and go for the 6mm TMB Burgess which has excellent reviews.

Aaaah the choices!

[Saturnalia]

Then I think I may as well spend an extra £20 and go for the 6mm TMB Burgess which has excellent reviews.

Aaaah the choices!

Heads up:

U.K. Astronomy Buy & Sell

[spike87]

Thanks. £48 is quite expensive for second hand though. Scopes & Skies are selling them for £48.99 brand new!

[Saturnalia]

True - I noticed that after posting but this is unused and includes postage...

(It's not me selling BTW)