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Deb,
The scope is a 61mm f6 while the optics are reported to be quite sharp it’s still only a 61mm objective so maximum resolution is going to be limited. Even with excellent optics your maximum usable magnification is limited to between 90x to 120x. You’ll get those magnifications with 3mm(120x) or 4mm(90x).
61mm will give you decent but not fantastic light gathering for deep sky viewing. Similar to a half a pair of largish binoculars. A low magnification eyepiece will give you wide field views. The lowest magnification you can use depends upon the dilation of your pupil which is a function of age.
For an f6 telescope:-
Age………Eyepieces
20’s……..40mm
30’s………40mm
40’s………35-38mm
50’s………30-35mm
60’s………28-30mm
70’s………20-24mm
I would recommend one more eyepiece midway between the long and short eyepieces 10-15mm.
What eyepiece you buy really depends on your budget. Don’t scrimp too much on eyepieces. Cheap eyepieces can turn a great scope into a mediocre one.
Joe
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