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Addons for telescope
I work at a university student residence, and a few years ago we bought a telescope to help engage students in science and the natural world.
The telescope we own is a SkyWatcher 130/1000 EQ2 Reflector Telescope with MD (SKY-SW1301EQ2MD). We have 10mm and 20mm eyepieces.
I have recently been approved to purchase some additional pieces to create a better viewing experience. I’ve had conflicting advice, variously suggesting a Barlow lens and/or a shorter focal length eyepiece (eg 6.3mm).
Some of the things we were considering or were recommended include:
• 3x Barlow lens
• 2x Barlow lens
• 6.3mm eyepiece
• 4mm eyepiece (with a feature called “long eye relief”)
We were also thinking of getting a t-adaptor to allow students to do astrophotography (they would need to buy their own t-ring) although we were told by one source that our telescope “should have the camera adaptor built in”. I’m not sure how to confirm if that’s the case or not.
Any advice would be warmly appreciated!
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