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Eyepieces, Powermate, Sizes & Suggestions

Started by brucebev, 10/20/2003 12:51PM
Posted 10/20/2003 12:51PM Opening Post
I have an Orion Skyview Pro 120EQ Refractor. I also have the following eyepieces: Celestron 7.5, Sirius 10, Nagler 17, Sirius 25, Meade Super Plossel 32, Televue 55 and a Celestron 2X barlow. My scope can take 1.25 and 2 inch eyepieces.

I was thinking of getting the TV Powermate to use especially for my 2 inch EPs. Any comments on this product or performance? Or would it make more sense for the money that the Powermate costs to get a higher power Nagler, like 4mm or so? Any other suggestions on EPs would be appreciated.

Also, my Skyview Pro has an upgraded TV diagonal. Should I consider upgrading the focuser as well? Would it make any difference in viewing if I did? If I should upgrade, anyone have any suggestions that would work for this scope and compliment my eyepieces that I have?

Thanks in advance for everyone's help and suggestions.