[Tropo-Bob (Bob)]

Another thought: ProAstroz in Australia sells the Starguider Dual ED Eyepieces for $75 each. They have 20mm of eye relief with a 60 degree field and are a very good improvement over basic EPs.

I brought a set (pictured), but favour the 12 & 15mm most. What I did notice is that the 12, 15, 18 & 25mm are parfocal, but the 5 & 8 mm require a few mms of refocusing. I also like using these with a shortie barlow, which only requires a modest amount of refocusing.

Ok, U should be able to tell by now that having a parfocal range of EPs is important to me. The good news is that the four Starguiders recommended are also parfocal with many good EPs if U extend your range later. These include Pentax XWs, Morpheus (except the 17.5mm), Tak & Fuju orthoscopics and Vixen NPL plossls.

My most used EP is a 30mm Vixen NPL plossl which I use for low power and navigation purposes. There is one for sale in the classifieds.

If U also buy the 12, 15 & 18mm Starguiders and shortie barlow, then U will also have good, widefield 6, 7.5 & 9mm options.