Which Eyepiece?

[andyr]

Hi guys

I'm just pondering over two types of EP now, both from Alan off Ebay.

The 1st is a Paradigm / Explorer EP of around 5 or 8mm

1.25" 5mm 60 Degree Explorer Dual ED Eyepiece on eBay (end time 03-Jul-10 08:59:59 BST)

The 2nd is a TMB designed EP similar to the ones sold by Telescope Services (6mm or 8mm)

1.25" 6mm 58 Degree TMB designed Planetary eyepiece on eBay (end time 04-Jul-10 19:24:39 BST)

What are people's thoughts one these two? My scope's a SW 150P, and whatever happens, they've got to be better than the basic one's that came with the scope (10mm and 25mm).

At some point I'll be replacing these also.

Cheers

Andy

[gfletcher]

Hi Andy

If the TMB eyepiece is like the TMB 6mm planetary eyepiece i bought from Andy recently it will be a cracking eyepiece.

Graham

[John]

I agree with Graham - I'd go for the TMB / TS Planetary. Good price as well - they are nearer £50 normally.

[andyr]

Thanks Graham and John, think I'll go for the 6mm TMB clone (I know Johninderby rates them as pretty good) for planetary viewing and maybe a few of the Explorers/Paradigms in lower mags for general viewing and DSO's, maybe starting with an 8mm and working up from there.

Think investing in a decent Barlow would be the way to go too

Cheers again for the advice

Andy

[LukeSkywatcher]

Thanks Graham and John, think I'll go for the 6mm TMB clone (I know Johninderby rates them as pretty good) for planetary viewing and maybe a few of the Explorers/Paradigms in lower mags for general viewing and DSO's, maybe starting with an 8mm and working up from there.

Think investing in a decent Barlow would be the way to go too

Cheers again for the advice

Andy

Quality EPs are only as good as the Barlow you use with them. So a good quality barlow would be the way to go.

[andyr]

Yeah, been looking at a 2x Tal from Flo, heard good things about these Barlows