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Old 12-03-2016, 12:13 AM
silversheltie
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Decent planetary EP for 80mm f/6 APO

Hi all, I am looking for some help choosing a decent EP for planetary work with a f/6 LOMO 80/480 apo refractor. Right now I have the 5 and 21mm Baader Hyperions.

The planetary EP I am currently using is a 2.5mm skywatcher UWA (A TMB planetary clone). It rattles and has some smudges which can been seen when it is used. It's a long story...

It gives okay views on the planets but it looks like that 2.5mm is pushing the limit for the scope. I am looking for a 3mm EP instead which would still give a x160 magnification.

I have done some research and have found a few possible choices: A replacement Skywatcher 2.5mm, an Orion edge-on 3mm or the Long Perng planetary 3mm. The Long Perng seems much cheaper and possibly the same as the edge on. I have also thought of a Radian or an actual TMB Planetary II but they don't seem to be very easy to find in Melbourne. Does anyone have any opinions on these eyepieces, or maybe something else? Thanks for your help.

Last edited by silversheltie; 12-03-2016 at 01:42 AM.
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