For the most part there are planetary eyepieces which have significant magnifacation to view planets and there detail, standard eyepieces IMO don't really cut it.
With a DOB it is also a matter of how steady you can hold it.
Finally filters, they hold a big key to detail, I know even with my 12" there is not a significant amount of detail but I know that when filters are used these can also enhance detail.
Most of the time for planets especially the image is way to bright, filters also work well to bring down the brightness of the planet to provide more comfortable viewing.
In some cases I close of the main apeture with the 50mm hole in the standard cover which I find excellent for the moon viewing and imaging.
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