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Originally Posted by milkyway_dingo
The eyepiece that came with the scope does not have 'E-Lux' written on it. Just "25mm PLOSSL". Looks like I may have just missed out.
I did get the Celestron 8-24mm zoom, & I have to say that I am not impressed with it, so far.
I checked out M22 the night I got it, & through the zoom (set at 24mm), it was fainter & more blurry then when I switched back over to the 25mm.
M22 was *stunning* through the 25mm, & rather unimpressive through the zoom.
I'll keep having a go with the zoom (when the weather improves, haha..). I won't write it off just yet, & it probably will be more impressive at a decent dark sky site.
Dunk, would be be able to give me some specific examples of eyepieces in the ranges you mentioned? (8-10mm ortho & 12-14mm, presumably also ortho?)
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Simon, if the 25 looks good, roll with it
The shorter focal length is probably the one to pick last, as given the higher magnification, it'll be the one you'll use the least. Something like TeleVue 8mm plossl
http://www.bintel.com.au/Eyepieces-a...oductview.aspx or one of the orthos from
http://www.kkohki.com/English/kkohkiparts.html they really are some of the best out there. Just be warned that neither of them have a lot of eye relief.
In the mid-range you might want a little more apparent FOV but this is totally a case of personal preference. There are lots of good options for a SCT...Baader Hyperion, Vixen LVW, Explore Scientific 82 and 68 degree ranges...and of course the more expensive choices from TeleVue, Pentax, etc.
My biggest recommendation would be to get out there with the local clubs/associations and mingle with other stargazers and see what they are using, hopefully some of them will be kind enough to let you look through and see what options are comfortable to you before you spend any $$
