Guest roblynmouth Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I have recently acquired a Celestron 102 something or other. It comes with what I am assuming are the bog standard lenses of the lenses world? I have figured that a Barlow 2* (or a 3*?) would be a good first purchase? But stand to be corrected. So out there in the lenses world there is obvio a better set but what? Advise on what next to make life better for Hyapatha and I? Budget, isn't an issue, at if I can't afford them I won't be buying them, but it would be nice to know what to aim for. I would also be interested in mid-range lenses, and which companies stand out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hi Robert,by 'lenses' you mean eyepieces (ep's), this is a vast area to explore!! My best recommendation would be to get along to the next meeting at Wymeswold and look what other members are using and why? They will let you look through them and help you decide which you likeand which is best for your scope. Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Doctor Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Robert, a lot of us have got the Baarder Hyperion 8-24mm Click stop zoom EP. Baarder EPs are good and single focal length retail for about £90 and the zoom at around £180 but when you consider it has 4 click stops with each stop not far off the performance of a single stop EP then it works out at about half the price. There are other good EP around such as Televue which come at a premium but can sometimes be found on Astro Buy Sell at a reasonable price. There are also Meade, Williams Optics etc. Keep your eye open for one of our meets at Wymeswold or Belper and come along to have a look through some before you decide to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I would not rush out and buy a barlow as suggested try to get to a "meet" and look ask around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Turtleboy Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) There's a Baader Hyperion zoom on ebay at the minute but with 3 days left to run it looks like it's not going to sell much under the price of a new one shop bought one. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111000303405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Is it wrong that I want one and I don't even have my scope yet? Edited January 17, 2013 by Turtleboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It depends on what you plan on observing. If you want to look at planets you may want a decent barlow, if you're looking for DSO's then you may be better off with a low power wide field eyepiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Have a look at this Robert, hope it helps. http://www.swindonstargazers.com/beginners/eyepieces.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 That's a great link Martyn, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 If you're anything like me then yes it's wrong - I'm helplessly addicted to eyepieces lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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