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Old 26-01-2010, 12:01 PM
CarlJoseph (Carl)
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Dandenong Ranges
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Hi folks,

Thanks very much for all the advice.

I took the plunge and purchase a couple new eyepieces. The ones that came with the scope were truly terrible. Even though the eyepieces now cost more than the scope, I'm terribly happy with the result!

I ended up getting a decent barlow first which is a great improvement on the plastic thing I had. Then I purchased two Meade eyepieces. A 4000 26mm with 52 AFOV, and a QX 20mm with 70 AFOV.

They all work beautifully and I'm now really enjoying using my scope. Whilst they obviously don't help in gathering any more light, the viewing is incredibly clearer and much more comfortable. The QX is a great eyepiece and I'm finding that I'm actually using it the most.

A new/bigger scope is in the planing for later this year so these eyepieces will be going with me to the next scope.

Cheers,
Af.
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