Scope Accessories Website

[Space Oddity6]

Hey all,

Mods move this if it's not in the right place, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend me a good website (preferably that you have used and trust) that sells scope accessories. I'm particularly after a moon filter and another eyepiece, something less than my 10mm, maybe a 6mm for my Skywatcher 130. I've used uk-telescopes.co.uk in the past but they don't seem to have a huge amount in stock at the moment.

Thanks!

[sooty]

Try FLO,top of the page.

Sooty.

[russ]

First Light Optics is extremely good, their banner is at the top of this page.

Or Rother Valley Optics is another:

Rother Valley Optics: Optical suppliers of telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and accessories.

Or Telescope House:

Telescope House the UK No.1 for Telescopes and Binoculars since 1785

[nicnac]

think russ has mentioned the best ones, in my opinion

[starstalker]

i use harrison telescopes quite a bit and seem as reasonably priced as flo and usually next day delivery!

[Chris H]

I'd say the three Russ said too.

[brantuk]

I've had stuff from all the suppliers mentioned above - with one minor forgiveable exception I haven't been otherwise dissapointed yet

[johnkirkpatrick]

al go with russ too

[stev74]

You wont go wrong with any of the suppliers already mentioned and you can check out the good and the bad companies in the - Supplier Reviews - Stargazers Lounge section.

[Space Oddity6]

Nice one guys, should probably use my eyes next time which doesn't bode well considering my choice of hobby!

Incidentally, I've got a choice between a 6.3mm and a 7.5mm, anyone got/used either of these or got any advice on them?

[msinclairinork]

Have a spy through the primers section on Eyepeaces. Really helpfull and explains differences in quality between makes etc.

Michael

[russ]

With the plossls, the smaller focal length, the tighter the eye relief. But if you don't wear glasses for observing it shouldn't be a problem.

Not entirely sure i would go with either to tell the truth. What sort of budget do you have? I only say because it's possible to pick up a TMB Planetary 6mm (or even a 5mm) for £36. And it will be a much nicer observing experience than a tiny little plossl. The 6mm TMB will give 150x and the 5mm 180x. You'll be able to use 150x most nights of the year and even 180x is a good to use power most nights. And well within the limits of your scope.

[robhal9000]

Hi,

You could consider 2nd hand. Considerably cheaper than new and you lose very little if the stuff doesn't suit and you decide to sell it on.