Thanks to all for the excellent advice on this forum.
Living in Perth, I got a my first telescope last year (a second hand 8 inch SkyWatcher Dobsonian) with the standard kit (1.25") 10mm and 26 mm and Plossl lenses ans 2x Barlow.
I've enjoyed watching the Moon, Planets (mainly Saturn, Jupiter & moons), Orion Nebula, Jewel Box, Omega Centauri (which I've found the most interesting to date).
I've been trying hard to find some deep space objects (mainly NGC253 & M33) and have failed to date (although I was convinced I had it perfectly lined up by referencing stars in the FOV, - I'm only a learning beginner but think I'll partially blame light pollution as I can't even see the Milky way, SMC & LMC with the naked eye, scopefinder & 24mm).
Looking at stars and the other planets has not yet taken my interest as I find it hard to distinguish features.
Although my Dob is a poor choice for Astrophotography I've enjoyed using the telescope as a prime lens for my EOS and got some nice shots of Saturn & the moon.
I guess I'm trying to find a way forward to progress my newfound hobby. I think the obvious response will be go to a spot where there is minimal light pollution (Tried this twice so far, once I ended up with clouds & once with bush fire smoke blocking my views
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Think that my main objective at this stage is still to try and see some galaxies, I'm sure they'll impress me even more than some Omega Centauri.
I've just ordered a Seben 8-24 zoom hoping it may help me somewhat (also so I can attach my camera using a T-mount and try and get a little magnification for some shots) but I think I'm starting to get a bug.
The objective is certainly not to build a big collection of eyepieces but I am somewhat mesmerized by the excellent reviews that the Ethos has received.
Was thinking of maybe getting a second hand 13mm (sound like the sweet spot for my telescope though there's only a second hand 8mm for sale at the moment). Figured if I don't like it, I can probably sell it again for not that much of a loss.
May be a bit hard to justify as it sounds like this eyepiece will cost more than all my other gear combined! I'd rather a couple of good pieces than a huge collection that hardly gets used. (Any thoughts?)
Cheers,
Dave.