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Originally Posted by mickqueensland
Hi fellas,
thanks for the quick answers, astro & sheeny. I agree that using what it comes with is a reasonable idea for starters. However, the 8SE isnt exactly brimming with accessories. (hard to ***** at the asking price though  )
The 8SE comes with 1 EP, 25mm at 1.25" giving a magnification of 81x. It also has a 1.25" "Star Diagonal" (nb: The 8SE has a FL of 2032mm) There is no other info on the EP but I would assume it is a Celestron plossl with something like 52°, just a guess
I guess that 25mm a commonly used FL EP for an 8" SCT.
Looking at US ads I see that I could add a 2" Visual Back and a 2" Diagonal for about usd $100. So thats not bank breaking. I expect the EPs may be a tad more expensive though 
I also note that OPT sell their own range of 68° EPs and they are very reasonably priced. Almost too good to be true... Any thoughts on the quality?
Cheers
Mick |
I can't comment on the quality of OPT EPs, I haven't encountered them myself.
However, if the money is burning a hole in your pocket, I can recommend a 13mm Nagler Type 6
. The view is impressive.
Quality EPs you'll keep for life
.
Al.