I have picked up my Meade set on the weekend but have yet to use them as it has been cloudy. I can't wait!
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Originally Posted by wavelandscott
In your scope, with your curent level of experience I am confident that the Meade kit would work fine for you. Once you get more eyepiece time and experience you will (as we all have and do) begin to see more subtle differences between the different brands and types of eyepieces.
Like many things you can buy, one does not always need the "top shelf" stuff to enjoy the hobby.
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Originally Posted by JimmyH155
When I bought my LX100 8 inch, it came with a Meade 4000 Plossl 26mm. I have used it for the last 15 years and it is still one of my favourites.  I have also got a 12.7 and a 9.4 plossl. All very good. On my Lightbridge 12" I use a couple of Hyperions as well as the 26mm. One thing though, dont buy the Meade 4000 plossl 40mm - it is awful and I cant use it because of eye relief (cant get my eye to focus)
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Thanks Wavelandscott and JimmyH155,
We all would like to have the best, but have to settle with what we can justify and afford. I have no doubt as I progress and learn more, I will build on my collection, but this is a starting point and so far I'm excited to be out there exploring the universe.
Casstony, I think you should be commended to offer a complete stranger newbie a loan of your eyepieces - I appreciate all the help and support I have obtained from the members of IIS.