[RussellH]

So now that I’ve decided on an f6 6” Newtonian scope (900mm focal length), one of my considerations is how Effective it may be at getting some sort of planetary images. I know it’s not made for that, and somewhere down the track (a long way probably) I may get a planetary scope.

So in the meantime, as I’m just about out of money for my new setup, I’m wondering whether a cheap Barlow of some kind will give me any pleasure at least visually, even if not for imaging. Something like a Powermate is out of my price range at this stage and would probably be low on the priority list of things to get for the immediate future. So it’s either a cheap Barlow, or nothing.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.
Russell.