4 inch frac eyepiece suggestions

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Re: 4 inch frac eyepiece suggestions

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Mike Q wrote: Thu Jul 04, 2024 8:11 pm
Bigzmey wrote: Tue Jul 02, 2024 6:35 pm If you are willing to pay a bit more consider Celestron X-Cel LX 25mm.

https://agenaastro.com/celestron-25mm-x ... 93426.html
I was looking at that one the other day and do have it jotted down as a possibility. ES has a 26/62 that might be worth considering especially if i catch it on sale.

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ES62 26mm is a nice EP. I had it for a while but sold because I prefer ES68 24mm. There is always a better EP if you are willing to pay more. :)
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Re: 4 inch frac eyepiece suggestions

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Bigzmey wrote: Thu Jul 04, 2024 8:25 pm
Mike Q wrote: Thu Jul 04, 2024 8:11 pm
Bigzmey wrote: Tue Jul 02, 2024 6:35 pm If you are willing to pay a bit more consider Celestron X-Cel LX 25mm.

https://agenaastro.com/celestron-25mm-x ... 93426.html
I was looking at that one the other day and do have it jotted down as a possibility. ES has a 26/62 that might be worth considering especially if i catch it on sale.

https://www.explorescientific.com/colle ... -eyepieces
ES62 26mm is a nice EP. I had it for a while but sold because I prefer ES68 24mm. There is always a better EP if you are willing to pay more. :)
Good to know. Now i just have to wait until it goes on sale. When that happens i may add the 32mm to the frac case as well
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