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Eyepieces
Hello All,
Just wondering what sort of eyepieces I need for my intended astronomical uses.
My Equipment: Meade 12" Truss Dob. I have the standard 2" 26mm lense that comes with it, as well as a TeleVue 15mm & 8mm (both 1.25").
My Ambitions: To view everything in the sky. Planets whenever they are available. However, my idea is to undertake a Messier Marathon of the southern skies (as well as about 40deg. north - or as far as I can get from 33 degrees south) and document my adventures for/with my kids.
My Thoughts: I was thinking of getting a 40mm plossl and a 4x 2" powermate (did the quick calculations and 4x seemed to give me the best spread of magnification without overlapping).
Does this sound right for my purposes? Should I look at a 2" plossl? Any others I might need? I am sticking with plossl lenses due to cost to quality ratios (not to mention skills/abilities, or lack there of on the part of the user). Any advice?
Thanks.
Regards, Frank.
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