Astronomy Equipment

Embarking on your astronomy journey requires the right equipment. Here’s a guide to essential tools that will enhance your stargazing experience.

Eyepieces
Telescope eyepieces play a crucial role in determining the magnification and field of view of your observations.
Choosing the Right Eyepieces:

• Focal Length: Eyepieces with different focal lengths allow for varying levels of magnification. A selection of eyepieces provides versatility in observing different celestial objects.

• Apparent Field of View: A wider apparent field of view enhances the immersive experience during observations.

• Eye Relief: Especially important for eyeglass wearers, sufficient eye relief ensures comfortable viewing.
Recommended Eyepieces:

• Televue Plossl Eyepieces: Known for their optical quality, Televue Plossl eyepieces are popular among astronomers for their clarity and comfort.

• Explore Scientific 82° Series: Offering a wide apparent field of view, these eyepieces provide a stunning visual experience.

I have a really smart collection of eyepieces that come in a neat carry case so that I can have them all at hand. The case also has a selection of filters for looking at bright objects such as planets and stars.

I used to use the items in the case all the time when I first started stargazing. Some of the good eyepieces are quite expensive.

Costing upwards of £50+.
However these days I primarily use just ONE EYEPIECE. Thats right! Just the one. I have a Seban zoom eyepiece. Its fantastic! It goes from 7mm to 21.4mm with just a twist of the top of the eyepiece.

Saving the need for me to go searching through my case of many different eyepieces in the dark.
Having just the one , good quality, adjustable, eyepiece saves time and effort and is far more cost effective than paying out for lots of different sized eyepieces.
Great for astronomers just starting out on a budget at just under £25.00