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Originally Posted by scott2
Thanks for the responses!
I'll look into everyone you all have mentioned.
One more thing I want some advice on are some more eyepieces.
The scope came with 10mm and 25mm but I was wondering if there were improvements to be made here. I believe for planet viewing I would want something like 3-6mm but not entirely sure on what brand or type of eyepiece to grab. What retailer would be good for purchasing telescope equipment?
Any tips for taking photos? I remember reading it is somewhat difficult with this telescope though, and I'll only be using my phone.
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Scott
Well done on the first telescope. My usual advice with eyepieces is don't rush out and buy anything yet. Have you used the two eyepieces that came with the scope much yet? Particularly, have you noted any ignificant difference between the 10mm and the 25mm?
My guess is you will find that while the 10mm make things "bigger" they do not always appear "better". In a 5" scope like yours, a 10mm ep is starting to push the limits of resolution unless the seeing conditions happen to be very good. Also the ep is harder to use due to a small eyelense and often small eye relief. The shorter focal length eps you are talking about are going to the same effect but even more so.
Malcolm