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Old 10-10-2010, 11:13 PM
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Which eyepieces and do I need a Barlow?

Hi all,

I am a relative newbie to this field and have been spending hours and hours reading and searching for advice on eyepieces only to be exhausted and still unsure of what to do. I recently acquired a pre-loved WO ZS 105 APO and are itching to get out and get amongst it. Like most beginners, I want to look at everything (planets, clusters, galaxies etc) and are wondering what would be a good basic set of lets say 3 eyepieces for this scope.

I know most will say get the best you can afford, but I was hoping for some advice on what would be a good range of sizes? Should I get a Barlow x2? I have a good DSLR I plan to hook up at some stage. What about a reasonable diagonal?

Am I dreaming to get away with $200 - $300 for 2-3 pieces and a diagonal? Or will spending that amount compromise the enjoyment side of viewing dramatically?

Any help will be much appreciated

Regards Heath

Thanks in advance
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