Just wanted to ask peoples advice. I know there are thousands of these types of threads. I’ve read a lot of them. But I can’t find an answer specific to my situation.
I’m looking to buy a few high power eyepieces for planetary and lunar viewing with my new CPC1100. As I spent way more than intended on my new scope I can only go for the cheaper types. I’m looking for ones in the 8 to 20mm range. Advice on focal lenghts would also be welcome as I have been using a 10” Dob (1200mm f/l) with only a 10 and 25mm and 2x barlow. Max power with this set up was 240x, and there were times I could have gone a bit higher. The new scope is a different beast entirely and although I understand its characteristics, I haven’t had much chance to use it yet.
I’m not all that keen on plossls with their short eye relief and looking through pin holes on the shorter focal lengths. But I’am considering them, understanding that having less glass, they provide good views, especially when on a budget. Also I would prefer to buy from Australia rather than overseas, unless very strongly advised otherwise.
So here are a few I’ve been looking at;
Plossls – Skywatcher, GSO, Bintel, Vixen NPL’s.
Long Perng LER Planetary.
Meade Series 5000 HD60.
These would have to be really good for me to justify;
Orion Edge on.
William Optics Super Planetary.
TV Plossl.
And lastly, I even considered a Badder Zoom MkIII.
I know this is quite long question. I just wanted to give as much specific info as I could. So to anyone who takes the time to read this, I appreciate your time.
