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DaveC426913
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- Are 2" eyepieces easier on aging eyes?
I have a friend who wants to replace his scope. Has a balcony overlooking the lake, so less about stars; more about Moon and terrestrial. So he's interested in a (right side up) refractor. He can save on the mount by getting an alt-az instead of an eq.
He's looking at this 4" Celestron:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B014EQ1LB2/
I've never explored 2" eyepieces. Would that be something that aging eyes would find easier?
Though 2" EPs are expensive, he probably only needs one.
His budget is $500. Is a scope with 2" EPs out of range? Would a 1.25" scope with an 2" adapter work? Is there such a thing?
He's looking at this 4" Celestron:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B014EQ1LB2/
I've never explored 2" eyepieces. Would that be something that aging eyes would find easier?
Though 2" EPs are expensive, he probably only needs one.
His budget is $500. Is a scope with 2" EPs out of range? Would a 1.25" scope with an 2" adapter work? Is there such a thing?