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Barlow wrong size for scope
Hey all,
New here, bought my first scope a few weeks back. Skywatcher Heritage 103p with the eyepieces that come with it. 25mm & 10mm.
The guy at ozscopes talked me into buying a SkyWatcher 2x(D) 1.25" Single Barlow Lens.
He also threw in a ex display 4mm eyepiece...
Anyway. I had heaps of trouble getting the Barlow to focus. I finally worked out if I took the focuser off and held the eyepiece in further information could get focus. (The eyepiece tube is too long) Or if I shortened the focal length of the scope. However after doing so it didn't look much better than looking through thee original eyepieces or the 4mm.
Having done some research now the Barlow seems like it isn't necessary for the scope and eyepieces I have.
I plan on returning it.
What should I replace it with. The 4mm ex display isn't the best viewing. It's a fair bit darker and a bit blurry. Also very short eye relief makes it difficult to use.
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