> That's several people now singing the praises of the 32mm and 40mm Konig
> EPs. I'm looking for something in the 32mm - 40mm range to replace
> the Meade 40mm Super Plossl that I don't like. I was considering the
> 35mm Panoptic, but now I'm leaning towards the 40mm Konig for under $200.

The 40mm Konig's one of our faves in the 16". Nice wide FOV, plenty
of glass to look through :)

> >What we really need is an eyepiece in the low 20's which would provide
> >good seeing at high mags. On a 10", I think something in the mid-teens
> >would be the best bet to get the mag without getting "mushy".
>
> I have the 22mm Type 4 Nagler, and I bet it would be awesome in the 16"!
> It's pretty impressive in my 10" scope.

Oddly enough, we found ourselves with 2 12mm Naglers - a type 2 and a
type 4. The 2 is not really FDO's but sort of on "indefinite loan".
The director bought the 4 so that the 2 could be returned, but it's still
in the cabinet. Gawd, I'd love to trade :) You're certainly welcome
to come down and put that EP in the scope any clear Friday!!

> So I guess I'm wondering what people recommend in the 14-17mm range for
> this sort of thing...

It sort of depends on the budget! TVs are always great, but there's a
16mm UO Konig with a 65 deg FOV that I wouldn't count out. At $80, it's
less of a wallop on the wallet, too.


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