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Originally Posted by cjmarsh81
Hi all!
After going through the forums on this site I have changed my mind on the telescope I am going to get. Yes it is a Dob.
I am now looking at the skywatcher 8" or 10". Any recommendations? Does anyone know anything about the skywatcher brand? Which brand do you recommend?
What lenses do I need. I am interested in Planets and now also DSO's
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I think you have made a wise choice in scope. A 250mm Dob will show more than it's smaller 200mm brother but it's also larger to transport either way you will have a fine scope. With regards to skywatcher products I think most people will agree they are great value for money and their product is improving all the time. I personally own a 120mm skywatcher refractor and its a joy to use.
As for lenses I assume you mean eyepieces. When you purchase a scope like the skywatcher (Dob) they will chuck in a few 'resonable' quality eyepieces to get you started. But if and when you want to assemble some quality eyepieces (recommended) start of with a low power (25-20mm) and a moderate high power (approx 10mm) and from there your eyepiece collection will grow in the direction of your observing prefrences. I lean towards Deep sky observing so most of my eyepieces are low to medium power with only a few high power e/p's. Many are also wide angle and I dont own a barlow lens.
I hope my waffle has helped
chill