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Old 21-08-2011, 10:57 AM
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barx1963 (Malcolm)
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Those that have read my posts know I am a great... And I mean GREAT... Fan of the 24mm Pan. But they are not cheap and beginners should think carefully about their choices anless they have a substantial budget.
I don't like the eyepiece kits, as for most beginners a 25mm plossl will enable them to see almost everything in the way of DSO's, and maybe a 10mm for the planets, moon and splitting a few doubles. Then save your money for when you know more.
From experience I did about 75 of the Messiers using an 8" dob and a 25mm plossl under LP skies.
Also I agree, an intro from Scott as a new poster would be nice.

Malcolm
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