[Davekyn (David)]

Thanks Rob/Eric,
I completely forgot about the extra weight with the binoview & your additional points are very good ones as well. Binoview is on hold!

The three 1.25” filters I see for sale are:

NEW! UV/IR blocking filter = $29.00
Neutral density (ND) filter = $12.00
Polarising filter = $19.00

I thought I would just buy all three, unless of course you think I don’t really need one of them?[/font]

I’ve never ever used a 2inch eye piece. Apparently I will be getting a 32mm 2” EP.
Because I am no longer getting the Bino View…I am thinking of putting that money towards a special eye piece that will maybe give me that little edge or little more wow factor. I will be happy with even slight emprovements as I’m just that kinda guy that looks for every pixel with new games and graphics cards! So even if eye special eye piece only boast a slight improvement, I reackon I will see it & be pleased with it.

I just don’t know weather I should be going with a 2inch or sticking with a 1.25” (I am just about to turn 40 years old…quit smoking about 16months ago and like to think of myself as pretty healthy with reasonable eye sight—does this impact on my choice of 2” or 1.25” EP?)

ROB…I am not quite sure what a Cheshire eye pice is & I have to get back to work…BUT I will be sure to check that out. I also forgot about what I will need to collimate as this is something I look forward to learning and becoming good at for everytime I land wherever for the evening.

I guess I will just buy whatever laser collimater is available or recommended by Andrews communication for the job…I take it that a special eye piece is important…I’ll read up later Rob…have to go back to work…THANKS HEAPS for that pointer!
Guan Sheng deluxe Newtonian laser collimator...A$49.00
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm
The filters & other accessories I am thinking about are at the bottom of that link as well.

Eric…Cheers also…you explained everything really well & I will be going with Skywatcher 9X50 illuminator finder. I was using an old 60mm Tasco before this and it was just held together with fencing wire, so I am sure this finder will surfice. Especially now I know how to use one correctly…LOL

Thanks
Will check back later to see if any recommendation on that special eye piece I am after. How do the Guan Sheng SUPERVIEW 68° differ to the normal Guan Sheng 1.25" Super Plossl eyepiece series ?
J