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Originally Posted by ausastronomer
How many $$$$$$$$ have you got to spend?
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Hi John, I was looking around the 200 to 300 mark and could probably stretch a bit on the 300 if the right deal comes along. Working out what to buy with no clear goal on what I want to achieve might be the sticking point.. It maybe better to stick with what I have until that decision is made.
My original 114 x 500 newt came with a 10 and 25mm Kelner. Very poor quality, no coating etc. and also a 2x Barlow of similar quality (or lack of).
Since then I've got a 10 and 25mm plossl, both multi coated. Certainly noticed the difference stepping up to 8" dob with these EP's. Even noticed a big difference with the 114mm.
John (The Mekon) has kindly given me a 30mm 2" Erfle (Thanks again!) and loaned me a 13mm Nagler. Unfortunately no clear skies on a non work night so far but looking forward to the next night I can do some observing. I imagine both of these EP's will be a step change up on my Plossls.