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Old 15-08-2010, 02:13 PM
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Hi Nick,

Congratulations on your scope purchase, your in for a fabulous time.

Have a look at a thread of mine- it's very informative.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ght=5mm+%24200

And....
Cloudy Nights review on a ton of EPs http://www.cloudynights.com/category...ory_id=87&pr=1

Also, a must read - it explains basic facts about eye pieces in general (different designs, magnifying power etc).
http://www.actonastro.com/eyepieces.htm

Regarding filters, from my light polluted suburb I find the UHC filter (I have a Baader) really makes those nebulas pop out. I only have this one so far, so I can't comment on the other LP filters (tho I hear they are good). Different filters target different nebulas (planetary, emmission, reflection etc).
Here is some really great info that will help you on all things about filters.

http://www.lumicon.com/astronomy-acc...d=1&cn=Filters

http://sciastro.net/members/portia.p...use-of-filters

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=27821

Lots of reading for there Nick! Enjoy.

Regards,
Suzy.
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