EP recommends for a TV Ranger

Hi folks:

I'm a newbie who just purchased a TV Ranger and Telepod. I've got a Nikon zoom for it, and about $300 more to spend. I also have a TV 2.5 barlow. What do you fine folks recommend I look for in the used category that will give me the most bang for the buck, given my current money limitations?

Many thanks.

Stuart

Stuart,

My first choice would be an 8-24 zoom for that scope. Next would be a good barlow (or powermate).

Considering what the Ranger is, a small, portable, well made, rugged, relatively small aperture, short focal length telescope with wonderful optics--I think you have what you need with that zoom and powermate. I have a TV 8-24, and with it, I can go everywhere from 20 to 60 power. The barlow runs that to 120, or 150 with the powermate--right about at it's limit.

You bought that scope for it's ability to go anywhere with what is packed into it's little soft bag--DOn't defeat that putpose by bringing a bunch of other things.

I might consider a 32 plossl, or a quickfinder one power finder to use as a finder.

That is my two cents.

Alex