which eyepieces

[baf65]

just been doing some research on purchasing a couple of new eyepieces and a barlow for our Nexstar6SE, wonder what your opinion is of this Meade kit
which I can get from the USA for $99

Meade Super Plossl Eyepiece 9.7 mm (1.25")
Meade Super Plossl Eyepiece 15 mm (1.25")
Meade 2x Short Focus Barlow Lens #126 (1.25"or there is also an OWL Barlow for around $30 or one that is an ED Barlow for $70

also anyone know of anywhere to get a good price on some filters?

thanks in advance!

[Davros]

Do you have a link for the EP's sounds like its worth checking out. I wonder if you can get it with a 20mm instead of a barlow?

[dannat]

I think I have seen the owl barlow on ebay - quite cheap, probably better to stay away. I have a meade #140 barlow-which is good, probably go for the ED barlow if you can. I have a meade plossl, and I can say that I'm not that impressed by the view it gives - probably better to spend a bit more - I'm sure you'll enjoy the view.
PS> there is a thread in the eyepiece forum at the moment re: japan ortho e's - I think you'll find the view more pleasing from these ep's, they are sharp & have good contrast.

[OneOfOne]

Filters? I think that most people will probably advise you to save your money on filters. A UHC will be useful if you have light pollution, some sort of Moon filter may be useful, rarely, but other than that, I would put the money toward a better eyepiece.

[baf65]

davros...the link is http://www.opticsplanet.net/meade-etx-telescopes-accessory-kit-07851.html

not sure if you can change the items, but they have sales people online to talk to which is quite handy!

we still cant decide what to do!!

[wavelandscott]

I'd recommend that you post this question in the eyepiece section of the forum...it will likely attract a lot more comment there.

[baf65]

thanks for your advice, we now think we will go for an 8mm televue plossl and get a barlow as well, any suggestions on somewhere doing them at a good price???
we already have our celestron 25mm which is doing okay, we just want to see things a bit closer!!

[Zuts]

Good choice, 190 odd mag should not be too much for the 6 inch and you will have a quality eyepiece.

Bintel sells televue gear. Be carefull if you go there though, you may come home with an Ethos :)

Paul