Hi Spike,
Folks will have differing (but equally valid) opinions on what eyepieces you should buy .... will also depend on your budget and how much you plan to use/enjoy the scope. I purchased a 10" LightBridge just after xmas, and originally added a few budget eyepieces to complement the Meade 26mm QX (which gives 58x magnification in your FL 1500mm f/5 scope).
My suggestions for your are as follows (prioritised):
(pri#1) Tele Vue Nagler 12mm - 125x medium/high power for star clusters & nebulas
(pri#2) TV Nagler 19mm - 79x medium/low power for star clusters & nebulas
(pri#3) TV 1.25" 2x Barlow - allowing Nagler 12mm use as 6mm (250x) for planetary & lunar close-ups
(pri#4) TV Panoptic 27mm (replacing 26mm QX) - 55x for panning, large nebulas & open clusters
The bad news is that this modest set would set you back about $1380 .... or about 80% of that ($1100) if you purchase 2nd hand. The good bit is that they tend to hold their value (if you ever want to sell them).
Another option (favoured by many) is be to initially buy a few EP's for about $100 each as I did. Although you may soon be selling these for 50% of purchase due to blurred/flared stars beyond the central part of the view.
Hope you get to enjoy your scope soon.
Cheers, Jeff
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