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Originally Posted by billybear
Hi all, I've been gifted a skywatch az2 (yes I know it's very basic). It came with 2x barlow and a super 25 wide angle lens, but I'd like some advice on any other lenses that might give better planetary viewing.
Ps - please don't tell me to buy another telescope 
Billy |
I suggest an EP in the 8 to 11mm range. Anything lower than 8mm, your scope will give such a narrow field of view that the planets will travel through rapidly and U will find it difficulty to keeping tracking with an AZ2 mount.
A 10mm, Super Skywatcher EP can be purchased for $10 (+ postage) from AstroPetes (check it out on his website). This would be similar in quality to the 25mm EP that came with the scope.
A step up in quality are the Vixen NPL Plossl EPs available from MyAstroshop. (Again, check the web). The 10mm would be my recommendation and is available for $55 (+postage).
Stepping up again in quality and price, Televue plossls are available from Bintel and 8mm and 11mm EPs are available. (Again, check the Web).
If U have a mind for reselling if interest in Astronomy waines, Televue EPs can be sold separately for 50 to 80 % of their purchase price (depending on age & condition and the value of the $), whereas the other 2 EPs mentioned will not attract much interest.