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Originally Posted by AG Hybrid
Plossl? In 2014? Time to move on from that dinosaur.
I jest, I jest.
But really? A triple figured price tag for a plossl? Its far better value to get ES 68 or 82 degree eyepieces. Which are also very well corrected in a F5 Newtonian. Plossl are acceptable starting eyepieces and sure, the Televue ones are very sharp - ON AXIS . I understand they have their place. I know for a fact that Televue plossl's are excellent planetary eyepieces.
But as soon as OP goes to a star party or local club night and looks through a widefield eyepiece and even puts it in his scope. He'll wonder why he dropped $175 for a 32mm plossl. Spend $30-40 on a GSO plossl. The view will be 90% at 1/5th the price. The Televue is not 5-6 times better.
Once again. *facepalm* At the people suggesting someone with a their first scope drop massive amounts of money for Televue eyepieces immediately.
Returning to the OP.
Congratulations on your purchase. Your going to have a great time.
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I'm merely correcting a post stating that you cannot get a new Tele Vue eyepiece under $300.00.
My first suggestion was for a 13mm Type 6 Nagler and I did say "if you can stretch the budget" and I only suggested one Tele Vue eyepiece for the particular telescope in question to give the user great enjoyment that is possible from a quality product.
As for ES eyepieces I have not personally used them but I'm sure they will perform just fine based on comments by others. I have however used the 13mm Type 6 Nagler and I highly recommend it to anyone including beginners.