M. Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Ok, I'm thinking about buying my first 2" eyepiece this weekend now that I have my 2" diagonal fitted. I did have a go with my 13mm Hyperion as it converts into a 23mm 2" ? But I'm guessing as this isn't a dedicated 2" I'm not getting the best results. I can only really afford one eyepiece now and I have a budget of around £100, I would like to go low magnification. So, with this in mind what is the best option and which eyepieces would you avoid. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Unless you can find something better like a 30mm 82 degree secondhand in your price range, these would be good in your F10 and would provide the widest possibble true field...New from First Light Optics.Skywatcher Aero 42mm 68 degree £135Williams Optics 40mm SWAN 70 degree £97Skywatcher 38mm Panaview 70 degree £86 M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have the Swan and have looked through the Panaview - both in Sct's - and they're both very nice for the price. M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If you want low magnification, and you're using an f/10 SCT, theres one eyepiece that springs straight to mind. The Tele-vue 55mm Plossl. Now i don't know a whole deal about them......it have a relatively narrow fov of 50 deg, but it is a 2 inch barrel. Its not silly money either, and if you list a 'wanted' ad on UKABS, theres a good chance a second hand one will come along. Listed new they are £180 (Widescreen) Here's a bit of gen, but on a US site. HTH https://www.astronomics.com/televue-55mm-polssl-eyepiece_p3307.aspx M. and Brantuk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have used the Meade 56mm 4000 model before, that was pretty good. M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Demonstration of apparent FOV with the different eyepieces mentioned as viewed through an 8" F10 SCT. Look at the info in the top right corner of the screenshots for magnification and true FOV . Notice that all the eyepieces give roughly the same view of the sky, the maximum possible with a 2" eyepiece, but see the difference in the relative sizes of the viewing area. Televue Plossl 55mm 50 degree... Skywatcher Aero 42mm 68 degree... Televue Nagler 31mm 82 degree... Explore Scientific 25mm 100 degree... M. and Smithysteve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Thanks guys. I will certainly have a good think before I pick one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have decided to save up for the tele vue 55mm plossl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have decided to save up for the tele vue 55mm plossl. The 56mm Meade is usually cheaper and most reviewers like the views better than the Televue... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meade-Series-4000-56mm-Super-Plossl-Eyepiece-2-0717802-/381444863835?hash=item58cfe2b75b:g:BcYAAOSwA4dWJ-ZL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Don't throw a spanner in the works Edited October 26, 2015 by M__ Tweedledee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 But the tele vue will get me the ladies no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Don't throw a spanner in the works Ha ha http://www.cloudynights.com/page/articles/cat/user-reviews/eyepieces/eyepieces-14mm-55mm/big-plossls-televue-55mm-meade-400-r2198 M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 But the tele vue will get me the ladies no? They'll be green with envy catman161 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Ha ha http://www.cloudynights.com/page/articles/cat/user-reviews/eyepieces/eyepieces-14mm-55mm/big-plossls-televue-55mm-meade-400-r2198 I do like the older metal body versions too :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I do like the older metal body versions too :/ Spoilt for choice then Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CodnorPaul Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I know I am a little late to this thread but I use a 32mm Panaview in my SCT and it performs very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hi, Paul I have the 2" 28mm skywatcher, and it produces some good views of m45, I'd consider the 32mm if it wasn't for wanting a really low mag EP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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