Hi David,
thanks, yes it does help.
I do already have a 2" Barlow and a 1.25" adapter along with a selection of suitable 1.25"ep's.
I had thought that the way for best ever planetary viewing would be via a 2" short FL EP.
That is good that I can carry
on with the gear that I already have.
8" DOB, 2"barlow with a 1.25" adapter and a selection of short focal length 10,12,15mm EP's.