Wanted - eyepieces, barlow and filters

[rhisaac]

Hi all, yes I'm starting out and just about to buy my first scope but need some accessories.

I'm looking for 1.25" eyepieces, 2x barlow and any sort of filters to go with my Nexstar SE.

Thanks all

[ving (David)]

what sort of budget do you have?

[casstony]

What size scope are you buying and does it come with a diagonal or any eyepieces? You only need 2 or 3 plossls, a barlow and a moon filter to start with. You might find you can get all of the items from 1 or 2 people and cut down on postage.

[rhisaac]

I'm buying a Nexstar 4SE from a fellow member. This is to start us off to learn the basics before we buy something bigger in late 2008.

It comes with a 25mm plossl.

I was looking at getting a celestron eyepiece kit for around $180 - mix of second hand and new. So I guess that is my budget. At this stage brand new top end pieces are not possible - but hopefully down the track.

Originally Posted by casstony

What size scope are you buying and does it come with a diagonal or any eyepieces? You only need 2 or 3 plossls, a barlow and a moon filter to start with. You might find you can get all of the items from 1 or 2 people and cut down on postage.

[rhisaac]

Around $150-180 to start with - that's why I'm looking at second hand.

Originally Posted by ving

what sort of budget do you have?