haha, ah man!!!!! Janoskiss, that's why I got an 8mm....cause when i barlow it, it'll be like a 4mm....not enough?
And I can't get to a star party because I live in Rockhampton, and I don't think we have any. I have tried a 3mm Tele Vue Nagler at Phil's, and it was awesome. But at $900, it's a bit pricey for me. I already have a 26mm EP. I just want to do some close planetary observing first...so what's a good EP size for that? I'm definitely getting a barlow as well... I thought 8mm would be fine. If I get a 5mm, will barlowing that be crap?
So, to recap... I want to view planets up close and personal; I want a barlow. I'm getting the skywatcher red dot finder. I have a 26mm EP. My budget is $600. I was thinking the Orion Shorty Plus barlow (2x), and an 8mm EP, and a 32mm EP.........
I'll get EPs one day!!
...DJVege...
EDIT:
Ok, how about this?
Tele Vue Nagler VI (what size) = $419
Orion Shorty Plus barlow = $139
Skywatcher red dot finder = $47 (is this a good red dot finder?)
That hits just over $600....and if I need another EP after that, i'll decide on that LATER on!!! Is that a good EP? Sure is expenseive!!