Where to shop

[bcfcciderhead]

Looking to buy a 40mm EP for some deep space viewing, i like a nice wide view of clusters,

Also a OIII filter to bring out some nebula.

Quite like the Skywatcher filter and at £40 in my price range

Also got my eye on the Antares 40mm multi coated plossl, £30

I know it's not big money in the "EP world" but my set of plossl's i have give me some nice views, so happy with them, so if anyone got any ideal of types and place's to buy please let me know:icon_salut:

[nicnac]

first light optics (tab at top of page) are great

as are Telescope house, harrisons and rother valley optics

FLO being my first choice

[bcfcciderhead]

Got FLO in mind for the filter and rother valley for the EP.

Just so many places to choose

[nicnac]

i dont think prices can be beat, FLO has it covered

you know SGL members get a discount there too

http://stargazerslounge.com/sponsor-announcements-offers/58539-sgl-member-discount.html

[ronin]

A 40mm eyepiece will have an almost identical field of view to a 32mm eyepiece. The metal tube at the base of the eyepiece acts as a field stop so they come out almost identical.

So if you have a 32 and are happy with it, it may be worth considering whether to purchase or not.

[bcfcciderhead]

That i did not know ronin, thanks for that, i guess not really worth buying then, would a 2" 32mm or more EP give me more of field of view?.

Yes i like the view i have with it but feel i could a little more, if possible.

[bcfcciderhead]

i dont think prices can be beat, FLO has it covered

you know SGL members get a discount there too

http://stargazerslounge.com/sponsor-announcements-offers/58539-sgl-member-discount.html

Was unsure of that , thanks for the heads up:headbang:

[noakesy]

you tried ace cameras in yate

[thunderchild]

i can reccomend telescope house they are always very helpful and have time to talk to you, they have good deals on televue eps.

stuart

[AWR]

would a 2" 32mm or more EP give me more of field of view?.

Yes but you'll have to pay more unfortunately. I love my TV Panoptic but you're looking at £240 with discount. Skywatcher Panaviews are considered as 'good cheapies' but you're still looking at £79.

HTH

Andrew

[JamesM]

I might be wrong but I'm sure that FLO's member's discount scheme does not apply to Skywatcher products but they will price match. Ace Cameras are quite good on price but they hold little stock so if you want it quickly it will be hit and miss as to whether they can send it out to you straight away or whether they have to order it in first.

James

[nicnac]

there are some nice things writen about these

and at a fine price too

Vixen - Vixen NPL eyepieces

James, you are right with the skywatcher products not being on the list, last i heard anyway (before the price hike)

[bcfcciderhead]

Thanks for all the help guys, yep Skywatcher products are NOT in the discount list,

Think i'l go for the Skywatcher OIII filter from FLO for £40 and keep my eye out for a 2" EP

[lizzardmanuk]

Ace Cameras are good and I notice your a City fan if you go there they give a discount as ther a mad city fans as well as I found out

[Capricorn]

2" eyepieces are a bit of a surprise.

They are BIG.

Still have not worked out why they are such a shock.

[Big Jim Slade]

2" eyepieces are a bit of a surprise.

They are BIG.

Still have not worked out why they are such a shock.

And then there's "Ethos shock" which is even worse.