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Hi guys,

Picked up a XT8G couple of days ago as a first telescope along with the 9x50 right angle finder. I am wondering which Nagler/Delos/Ethos eyepieces and barlows can be recommended for long term usage? Most usage will be done at backyard in Sydney with occasional trips out to dark sites. Next scope if ever would probably be a 14"-16" however I am not sure which eyepieces would give the best balance between the two scopes (without overlapping due to barlow):

Telescope 1: XT8G (1200mm, f/5.9, max 400x)
Telescope 2: e.g. XX16g (1800mm, f/4.4, max 800x)

- Big DSOs (30-35mm): Nagler 31mm or ?
- Smaller DSOs (12-16mm): Nagler 16mm or Delos 14mm or Ethos 13mm?
- Planetary/tiny DSOs (8-10mm): Nagler 9mm vs Delos 10mm vs Ethos 10mm?
- Planets/moon (4-7mm): Nagler 3.5/5mm vs Delos 3.5/4.5mm?
- TeleVue Barlow: 2x Barlow (1.25") or Big Barlow 2x (2")?

Camera: Orion 1.25" Variable camera adapter + T-ring for Nikon (D750) or TeleVue T-Ring Adapter: Can I expect to take decent planetary / long exposure images with these adapters or not worth obtaining?

Thanks so much in advance!