> I just bought a LX200 10" f/10 and I have a couple of questions as an
> astronomy neophyte.
> 1. What are "good" eyepieces to add to the 26mm super plossl supplied
> with the scope.
> I have read the recommendations for the nagler 12mm, 20mm and panoptic
> 35mm, but I am uncertain that I want to spend the $1100 dollars needed
> to buy these three. Is there a cheaper, but nearly as good set of
> choices available to me.
> 2. assuming that I buy a 2" diameter wide angle l;ens (like the
> panoptic)- how do I adapt it to the 1.25" eyepiece holder of the lx200.
> thanks

Hi Wyn,

I have a 10" f/6.3. I use a Nagler 9, Meade 14 UWA (got with the scope) and
a 35 Panoptic. These give me a good range of magnification vs. field width.
Only the 35 Panoptic requires 2", the others fit both 1.25 and 2", but I
always use my 2" diagonal.

To use a 2" eyepiece you will have to buy a 2" diagonal. Meade is cheaper,
Tele Vue (and a few others) are considered better quality but at a higher
price. I use a Meade because I figured it meets my price/performance needs.

The only way to go is AstroMart <www.astromart.com> -- get on the mailing
list, it's an astronomy classified. I got all my eyepieces, diagonal,
binoculars, etc. there and have sold a few things there too. Everyone I've
done business with has been honest and pleasant. You can get like-new stuff
at prices that let you get more stuff for the same price (how I look at it),
or what you need for less money.

There is probably some eyepiece discussion on the MAPUG topical archive at:

<http://www.austin.cc.tx.us/astro-ES/AstroDesigns/MAPUG/ArhvList.htm>

Check out the info for new or prospective buyers first, then go from there.

Regards,
Tom Wideman
Grapevine, TX

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