[stonewalled]

Hi,

So I've become relatively interested in astronomy of late.

Firstly, purchased a real real cheap 3" Newt (f-9 I think) which came with really cheap eyepieces 4mm, 12mm, 20mm and barlows. Good enough purchase to determine if I wanted to spend more on this pursuit, which I did.

Recently purchased a Celestron Omni xlt 150 (f-5) for not too much money. Much better (Has a really good mount!! Recommend!!). However, has only come with a 25mm Celestron eyepiece, which is quite good but doesn't really allow for good closer viewing of planet details. Nice eye relief though.

Over time I intend to upgrade this scope as well as my interest progresses.

Im looking for a suggestion for eyepieces that will help give better views mainly of solar system objects and primarily the major planets. Don't want to influence replies but Im thinking of maybe looking at something around the 4-6mm size as well as around the 12mm size.

Being a glasses wearer I guess Im also looking for some reasonable eye relief. I am also "lucky" with usually dark skies living in a rural area if that fact helps.

Budget. Prepared to pay for a medium quality eye piece say $150 -$200ish each but certainly not $500+.

Would I be better to initially Buy a "Kit" with 5 or so eyepieces for not too much more money, which I can then levitate to one or two that I can then acquire a much better quality lense?

Appreciate any suggestions and your time. Thank you and pleasant viewing.

Paul