Holy cow, I should've checked sooner for responses
Here I go..
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Originally Posted by ngcles
Hi Programmer,
The 10" provides a 50% increase in light gasp over the 8", but it is heavier, a bit dearer and a bit more cumbersome to move around. ]
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More great advice, thanks.. another nod to the 10" too
. Might add the 25-32mm EP to the list (TV?) after I look at prices and budget. Sounds like I will have a reasonable start set though.
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Whichever way you go, good luck with your first foray into observing with a telescope.
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Thanks again.. will be be looking at the Mornington group one of these nights, I'm sure they are a friendly bunch!
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Originally Posted by Stephen65
Its hard to give eyepiece advice without knowing what your budget is, the sky is literally the limit when it comes to how much you can spend on EPs.
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Well if I go the 8" I can afford maybe 1 or 2 'decent' EP's. Budget not 'huge' as you might tell from the scopes I'm considering, but also the issue is wanting to limit the 'white elephant' factor if I don't go all in for this stuff! (Edit: but I will I'm sure--think positive)
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Originally Posted by janoskiss
If you've got a bit of extra cash, take advantage of the sale and buy up to 3 TeleVue plossls (ask in the shop which is best suited to the scope you're buying) and a TV 2x barlow]
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Will have to see how much the 3 plossls + 1 barlow would cost. I would've thought at least one barlow would be a good idea though, even in a starter set(?) Have spoken to 2 different guys there so far, didn't get names though.
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Originally Posted by Tannehill
the 10:1 focuser has finer motion control over the stock focuser ...]
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Thanks for the info. Yes was at Bintel today and was told about the 10:1. Just hope they get the new stock of dobs in by month's end
. Another tip for the 10"... hmm
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Originally Posted by erick
Bit quiet here today, programmer. OK, I'll have a shot:-]
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Definitely considering the 10", but is a big bugger and I'm sure wouldn't be taken in the car in the short term.. Will get a collimating tool but it will hopefully come out of the shop well set up(?) Don't have a red light torch, set, etc.. do have a laser though!
Thanks for all the tips.
A general thank you for all the thoughtful responses! More food for thought..