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17 years 2 weeks ago #55941 by Heebyjeeby
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I am just about to buy a GSO 10" Dob from Telescope-Service in Germany. TS seem to be favoured by a lot of people here, prices seem very good.

The scope comes with a 2" WA 32 mm eyepiece (39x), nothing else. What other power eyepieces would be useful (if any)? Budget will only allow me to buy in the 1.25" TS plossl range. Would a barlow be useful as well?

Incidentally, am I right to assume the optics of the GSO and the Skyliner equivalent are both of the same standard?

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17 years 2 weeks ago #55943 by dave_lillis
Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re: Eyepieces for 10" Dob
Hi,
If I could only get one other eyepiece, i 'd get a 15mm plossl, if its 2, then say a 20mm and a 9mm.
TS are very reliable with a good service history.

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17 years 2 weeks ago #55957 by Seanie_Morris
Replied by Seanie_Morris on topic Re: Eyepieces for 10" Dob
I echo Dave's size recommendations heeby. That becomes a good range of EP's to have (32mm, 20mm, and 9mm).

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17 years 2 weeks ago #55961 by EPK
Replied by EPK on topic Re: Eyepieces for 10" Dob
Me too, He's spot on. A 15mm Plossl is the perfect single eyepiece to get, and even a cheap Barlow will give you the 7.5mm option too.

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