What eyepiece for Planets

[jasonp]

I have the standart 25 & 10 mm eyepieces that come with my Skywatcher 200p

I dont have a huge budget but am looking for an eyepiece that will give me better magnification, probably 5/6mm. As currently seem to be looking at jupiter a lot, and saturn will be around at better times soon.

I was looking at either

1. The 6.3mm skywatcher plossl. - Skywatcher - Skywatcher SP Plossl eyepieces

2 . The 5mm TMB - 1.25" 5mm 58 Degree TMB designed Planetary eyepiece on eBay (end time 29-Nov-10 19:21:46 GMT)

Also what other eyepiece should i get ? Would it be worth me getting one of the skywatcher Plossls to replace my 25mm ?

Thanks all.

Jason

[lukebl]

I have a 4mm TMB like the 5mm one, which I bought off a member here, and I have to say it is amazing value for money. Very crisp and clear on my 250mm Newt.

Probably a better bet than the SW.

[jasonp]

I have heard good things about the TMB I think I may got for that, descisons descisions

[johnkirkpatrick]

I have the 6mm tmb planetary II type and x200 find it good on a clear night but have only got the chance to use it a few times, and costs around £36. But as most night here in Scotland I find my 15mm and barlow gives me the best views just now.

[Taff]

Hi Jason' i use either a 6.5 or 7.5 mm with my 8'' newt for the planets and some times a 2x barlow if the sky is steady.Mark

[Taff]

Hi Jason' i use either a 6.5 or 7.5 mm with my 8'' newt for the planets and some times a 2x barlow if the sky is steady.Mark

[jasonp]

Cheers everyone I think I will go for the TMB, will order soon

[Kef9]

The TMB gets great reviews and is good value.

If you can handle the eye relief and afford it a Baader Genuine Ortho would give great views.