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Originally Posted by barx1963
Ben
Quality eyepieces are a great investment in the enjoyment of your scope.
I am a big Televue fan. Others have their preferred EPs but I have found that the TV ones have satisfied me.
My fav budget EP is the Televue 24mm Panoptic (see http://www.bintel.com.au/Eyepieces-a...oductview.aspx ) but it is reasonably pricey and may be a bit close to the 28mm you already have.
Next one may be a 13mm Nagler (see http://www.bintel.com.au/Eyepieces-a...oductview.aspx ) In your scope using this EP along with the 28, you would get powers of 36x and 77x. I have owned this EP and it is a cracker for the money.
Unless you are going for plabets and small PNs that will do almost all your observing.
Malcolm |
+1. I've got a 22mm Panoptic and a 13mm Type VI Nagler. Your 8" scope is capable of fantastic views. I'd suggest the Nagler first, coupled with a decent Barlow. Just outstanding!
(Just don't tell people the eyepiece is worth more than the scope when they're looking
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For the extra $100-$200 over other options, the Televue stuff is very very good. If you buy mid-price, you'll likely end up buying again at some point, so remember to factor that into your budget. Pentax eyepieces have a very strong following here too, but I can't comment.