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Originally Posted by spikeface
i know that variations on this question have been asked before, but i'm really having trouble understanding a lot of the answers...
i have a 12" lightbridge on its way...and i'm planning on shopping for e.p.s to honour it's glorious, glorious arrival.
so a few questions then... what eyepiece comes with the 12"? how much mag does it give? it seems the advice on this forum leans towards getting, say, 3 good quality eyepieces intially... so what constitutes low, medium and high? and the smaller the size, the higher the magnification, correct? i feel like an idiot... but i'm so freakin' excited! so if anyone can help me with some info, i'd be forever appreciative!
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Go to the Televue website and read the material there with respect to eyepiece choices...This will give you a great deal of background information and help you identify some of the characteristics in eyepieces that you should look for...
As mentioned, get to a few viewing nights with others and use your new gear as is for a while before splashing out on an more eyepieces...especially if this is a first scope.
I'd recommend getting the art of collimation down first (if this is a first scope) and spend your first gear money on the tools to get this done accurately. It is not difficult but it is a skill that you will need to master to take full advantage of your new scopes capabilities.
Once you get some viewing time under your belt then get you money out and spend it on a few high quality eypieces.