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Started by jburkus, 04/28/2002 05:06PM
Posted 04/28/2002 05:06PM Opening Post
I purchased a 10" dob that will came with a 2" rack and pinion focuser. I plan to use it for deep space and planets. Which three eyepieces would you suggest if:

1. One went top of the line?

2. Modest be adequate?

3. Barely adequate --- anything less and one should find a new hobby?

John B.
Posted 04/28/2002 06:24PM #1
Posted 04/28/2002 07:15PM #2
Get a 17MM Nagler. You will not be disapointed!
Posted 04/30/2002 01:09AM #3
1. Top of the line: 30mm Widescan II, 14mm & 5.25mm Pentax XL's. Note, at f/5.6 the Widescan is good enough and will not upset the balance of your scope like the 31mm Terminagler will.

2. Hi end Modest: 32mm, & 15mm TeleVue Plossls & 5mm Radian. Note, plossls don't have enough eye relief below 10mm.

3. Bargain Modest: 28mm, 15mm and 8mm Edmund RKE's. Note, $120 for all three. The 8mm has good eye relief and is comfortable, unlike plossls. Clear skies!
Posted 05/01/2002 11:28AM #4
Does anyone know the web address for Harry Sibert optics? Been tryping (www.sibertoptics.com) and get nothing.
thanks
bob ellis - [email protected]