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Old 11-08-2015, 08:30 PM
SkyWatch (Dean)
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Hi Nick,

I agree with Rob: no need to rush in until you have had a look at what others are doing, and it is a great idea to join the ASSA. Lots of friendly people who are very happy to show you their stuff.
Looking at your proposed setup, you have some serious kit there, but you might want to look at at least one lower power eyepiece. The 13mm will give you around 180x (360X with the barlow!), and the 9mm 260x (520x with the barlow!!!). It is not all that often that atmospheric conditions will allow 260x and above, and you might be disappointed with fuzzy views at those powers unless you have a really good night.
I would strongly suggest you get something that will give you lower power, wider field views as well; say an eyepiece in the 26mm (90x) - 40mm (60x) range.

All the best,

Dean
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