Got SkyWatcher 10" but are my eyes shot?

[PeteMo (Pete)]

Hi All
Just wanted to let you all know that I've finally managed to get the 10" SkyWatcher Dob that a few of you recommended several months ago. It's an awesome view as the extra 2" of aperture over my old 8" Optex is certainly noticeable, but more subtle. I can now see 5 cloud bands on Jupe. So will compile a quick review over the next few days.

One thing that has me puzzled. I have Kasai Konig 32mm and Hyperion 8mm eyepieces, but I didn't notice, or wasn't aware of any distortion or loss of sharpness at the edges that more seasoned observers report. Is my eyesight shot or am I just fortunate not to notice? I wear glasses, but when observing take them off and use the focuser to correct for my short sightedness.

[garymck (Gary)]

Pete,
haven't you heard that people who own really expensive eyepieces learn how to see aberrations in cheaper eyepieces? This learned skill helps justify the purchase of yet more expensive eyepieces and make them feel better about spending mucho dollars..........

Besides, the Kasai in f4.5 or slower scopes is better than a Panoptic (particularly at the center of the field where it's transparency and sharpness makes the Panoptic 35mm look like it sucks light and is slightly blurry).I have Stratus/Hyperion clones and I can't see any problems at the edge either in my Skywatcher.

There's nothing wrong with your eyes, you just don't have to justify expensive purchases to yourself

cheers
Gary

[PeteMo (Pete)]

Thanks Gary
The Kasai Konig 32mm is superb! I ended up using it most of the night along with the Radian 6mm I got from Mike on this site.

I see what you mean about a bright image, as the Kasai clearly resolves tiny pin pricks of light from hundreds of stars in Omega Centauri. With other eyepieces it was more of a smudged ball. I'm that impressed I'm tempted to get Kasai's 40mm eyepiece.

Thanks again