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New scope, new EPs?

Started by paulbjohnson, 11/04/2003 01:30AM
Posted 11/04/2003 01:30AM Opening Post
I've got a Nexstar 8i and bought the celestron EP kit. I've since purchased a 19mm Axiom EP and generally like it.

But I found myself wanting a grab and go scope and have now purchased a TV 85. I want to make sure I have eyepieces that will not be a limiting factor in my viewing from what is supposed to be an awesome little refractor.

Any suggestions for lines of EPs and focal lengths for that scope (or my original for that matter)? Will I be fairly unhappy with the Celestron EPs and included barlow if I use them exclusively in the TV-85?

Thanks in advance.
Posted 11/04/2003 03:11AM #1
Hello there Paul,

Congratulation on your new TV-85. I don't know about the Axiom but I like the Celestron Ultima eyepiece.

If you can swing it, Tele Vue eyepieces (Panoptics, Radians and of course the Naglers) are good matches for the TV-85. I also find many of SCT owners at the star party likes the Naglers and Radians.

Ron B[ee]