Hello. I'm a bit of a newbie at astronomy and was hoping for a bit of help. I have a Nexstar 5 along with a Celestron 25mm plossl, Ultima 5mm and Ultima 12.5.
In looking at Jupiter...from central Florida, it just seems to me that the 12.5 provides a far "sharper" image than the 5mm. The 5mm brings in a "bigger" Jupiter, but it just doesn't seem as sharp regardless of the focus adjustments I make. Is this a limit to a smaller scope? And will I be better served with eyepieces in the 12.5mm to 30mm range as opposed to the 4mm to 8mm stuff? The 25mm shows a very good image as well...but the 12.5 is equally as sharp and much more impressive to look at.
Thanks for your help.
In looking at Jupiter...from central Florida, it just seems to me that the 12.5 provides a far "sharper" image than the 5mm. The 5mm brings in a "bigger" Jupiter, but it just doesn't seem as sharp regardless of the focus adjustments I make. Is this a limit to a smaller scope? And will I be better served with eyepieces in the 12.5mm to 30mm range as opposed to the 4mm to 8mm stuff? The 25mm shows a very good image as well...but the 12.5 is equally as sharp and much more impressive to look at.
Thanks for your help.