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Fully multi coated broadband green optics with superior optical performance;clarity is great and the magnification is truly represented66 degree AFOV perfects for broad field lunar observations;medium sized star clusters;wide range of cloudy nebulas and deep sky targets with extra sharpnessMulti group lens combination to improve optical performance;the eyepieces sets delivers sharp images with good color correction and contrastEdge blackened optics;internally blackened to eliminate light scattering;minimize internal reflection and maximize contrastAluminum 1.25" eyepiece barrel is internally blackened to eliminate light scattering and is threaded to accept 1.25" filters
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You will receive rants about the powerseeker shortly. It's mount is too weak, the accessories are of poor quality.
Luckily the 114/900 Powerseeker has better optics than the 127 Powerseeker or 114 Astromaster.
The 4mm eyepiece already pushes the magnification to the limits of the telescope, and it's also a rather poor eyepiece.
The barlow is almost useless, reduces the contrast quite a bit. For day-time and moon it'll somewhat work.
 
> DSLR
Unfortunately reflector telescopes made for visual use have pretty short back-focus. Fortunately a good barlow will solve two issues: Getting the focal point out a bit further, and getting planets a bit larger on the huge DSLR sensor.
Currently this barlow is on sale,
And you'll need something like This camera adapter that screws into the barlow with T threading, or you can put the camera directly into the telescope's focuser (again, back-focus issues).
I can not 100% guarantee that this combination will work. I am just guesstimating from my experience and equipment.
 
> some parts
Do you have a good guide? Turn left at Orion is the missing manual. Really, really worth it. It not only shows you where to find things, but how to observe, what to expect.
A decent eyepiece would be nice for observing. On a budget a 6mm "gold-line" (Nicer apparent field of view)- Not as much magnification as the bad 4mm though. If you are getting the Barlow anyway, you could get the 9mm gold-line and combine it with the barlow to get 200x magnification, slightly less than with the 4mm but also slightly brighter, more crisp image.
 
6mm
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https://www.amazon.com/Tosuny-1-25inch-Telescope-Eyepiece-Multi-Coated/dp/B07RLS8KX1/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=6mm+66+eyepiece&qid=1569441884&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&refresh=1&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Telescope-Eyepiece-Accessories-Astronomy/dp/B07JWDFMZ4/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=6mm+66+eyepiece&qid=1569441884&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&refresh=1&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sr=8-4
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-25-inch-6mm-66-Ultra-Wide-Eyepiece-Lens-Fully-Multi-coated-ES-For-Telescope-B/163188849116?hash=item25fed039dc:g:IaUAAOSwN91baCnb
9mm costs around the same or slightly more.
Do not get a 6mm Plössl. Plössl-type eyepieces have very short eye-relief. A 9-10mm is still somewhat tolerable. And a bit cheaper than the gold-line, but not as nice of a field of view! https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=%289%2C10%29+%28pl%2Cpl%C3%B6ssl%2Cplossl%2C52%29+eyepiece&_sacat=0&_sop=15
 
> upgrade
You could build a dobsonian rockerbox for a more sturdy experience than the EQ1/2 mount. See this and that. A better commercial mount will cost more than a better telescope (EQ3-2/NEQ3/CG4 costs $250 and up, $220 costs a refurbished XT6 telescope on telescope.com that will show more and is more rigid).
 
If you use the mount as is, especially with the camera:
 
Clear skies!
People swear by the "Goldline" 6 mm eyepiece. I don't own one, but almost every post asking for recommendations mentions them as a reasonably priced decent quality piece.
https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Telescope-Eyepiece-Accessories-Astronomy/dp/B07JWDFMZ4?th=1
Your celestron astromaster is incapable of producing clear views much beyond about 100x due to the telescope's spherical primary mirror.
You will need a 6.5mm eyepiece, such as the 6.5mm Meade HD-60 or this 6mm "gold line" (which is going to be the best value)
Eyepieces with shorter focal lengths are basically a waste of money as you will not be revealing any more details, just making spherical aberration larger.
If you want to achieve higher magnification than 100x, you'll need to invest in a better quality telescope that doesn't have a spherical primary mirror.
Svbony makes a goldline, has a golden ring near the top. I hear others make then as well.
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> The main reason for making a post and not taking the suggestions from the sticky post is because I am looking for something that has a camera or camera mount or something like that so we can photograph what we see. I have no idea how this is done so I don't know if I am overreaching but I would appreciate any recommendations.
Unfortunately astrophotography works nothing like daytime pic snapping does. It's a complicated and involved process, and often requires significant equipment and time investment. It's not something I would suggest for a complete novice to start with.
Instead, an AWB OneSky is well within your budget, leaving you also with enough for some extras, like a planetary eyepiece (the 6mm one, and the 9mm is also good if you want to upgrade the kit eyepiece later). Also, don't forget to get the missing manual!
And you'll have the perfect starting kit!
As u/schorhr mentioned... Field of View (FOV) can play a big role in this. Wide field eyepieces are usually advertised for nebulae and star fields and stuff like that, but they improved even planetary viewing for us immensely since it was easier to locate the object to begin with, a more enjoyable view (better overall opening on the EP), and an easier task to keep it centered in view.
Assuming a dob with a focal length of ~1,200mm (like Orion, Apertura, etc.) you'd want a ~6mm EP to hit a magnification of 200x:
I believe Bresser is synonymous with ES just like Orion is to skywatcher.
The finder scope looks like it could be a bit better but it should get the job done. It also looks like it makes up in the design area for what it slightly lacks in the finder scope area.
Welcome to the dob world. Let everyone know what you think but I’m sure you’ll love it.
Do yourself a favor and order the 6 mm in something like this
SVBONY Telescope Eyepiece Fully Mutil Coated 1.25 inches Telescope Accessories Set 66 Degree Ultra Wide Angle HD 6mm for Astronomy Telescope https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JWDFMZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KEHJDb8FR7VDD
The planets are getting low and setting very early but if you get a good eyepiece soon you should be able to catch them before they’re gone.
Most scopes of that vintage don't use standard parts. The eyepieces are likely .965" diameter, not the usual 1.25" used with today's scopes. If they are .965, I'd get a hybrid diagonal that will convert the .965 so you can use 1.25" eyepieces. Then get a few new eyepieces, the goldline series is good for the price.
I haven't tried it (yet), maybe Make your own cardboard planisphere can be of some use.
A few smart folks on this sub have explained why the maximum 'sharpness' magnification equals the lens diameter in mm (and 2x diameter for a bigger picture but without more detail), for your scope that would be an 6.7mm eyepiece.
An Svbony 'gold' line 6mm, FOV=66º. eye-relief=16mm is well regarded, and (slow boat from China) AliExpress and Ebay are even cheaper.
No worries, busy time for sure! I'm pretty new to Telescopes myself, my family got me my XT8 for my First Father's day this year. I've done a ton of research since then, and am always excited to share knowledge. Not a lot of people I know share my hobbies, so you can private message me anytime and I'll have fun giving advice or discussing it.
If you don't buy the XT8 off Craigslist, I'd recommend from their [Clearance page](https://www.telescope.com/2nd-Orion-SkyQuest-XT8-Classic-Dobsonian-Telescope/p/102342.uts). It's mostly returns that they've thoroughly inspected and come with a 1 year warranty. That's how I got mine and it was in New Condition, usually around 25% off.
Planets like Jupiter and Saturn are easy, they are typically the brightest objects in the sky so you really only need a phone app to tell you what days they will be in the night sky. I really like the Stellarium app, I paid for the full version but I think the free is still really good. Deep space objects (called DSOs) are things like Nebula, Galaxies and Star Clusters. Finding these can be like finding a needle in a haystack with how big our night sky is. For this I would highly recommend the book [Turn Left at Orion]( https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Left-Orion-Hundreds-Telescope/dp/1108457568/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=turn+left+at+orion&qid=1575054480&sr=8-1 ). Apps can help find these things, but looking at a phone can make you lose your night vision and you don't pick up as much detail in these DSOs. It is recommended to only use red light when using a telescope which doesn't hurt your night vision, eventually you'll want a red flashlight, [I use this one]( https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-93588-Astro-Vision-Flashlight/dp/B0000665V5/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=celestron+red+light&qid=1575054716&sr=8-2 ) which works best if you put opaque tape over the clear window in front to diffuse the light.
As far as finding objects goes you'll use a couple of things. Every telescope has a finder scope of some sort. The XT8 has a red dot finder scope, which is a little window you look through on the outside of the scope and it superimposes a red dot on the object you're looking for. So if you put the red dot on the moon say, and then look through your actual eyepiece you should be looking at the moon. It's similar to a rifle scope. For DSOs you will do what is called Star Hopping. You find a bright star that is near by what you are looking for. Then you find dimmer stars that you can still see with the naked eye. Usually I find two stars that are on either side of the object then estimate where the object should be, put my red dot here and then do a little scanning with the telescope until I find what I'm looking for. Use a low magnification lens (like the 25mm) to search. There's more scientific ways to do it, but it works for me every time. Takes some practice. It's also confusing in that if you move the scope one way, it might make the image in the scope move the opposite direction. It takes practice and patience, but with time it becomes 2nd nature.
The included 10mm and 25mm are pretty good for planets and the moon, but will fall short for DSOs. If you're willing to spend another ~$100 dollars right out the gate on accessories I'd buy a [zoom lens]( https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-93230-24mm-1-25-Eyepiece/dp/B0007UQNV8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=8-24+zoom&qid=1575055505&sr=8-1) that allows you to change the magnification and an [eyepiece that provides higher magnification]( https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Telescope-Eyepiece-Accessories-Astronomy/dp/B07JWDFMZ4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=svbony%2B6&qid=1575055611&sr=8-1&th=1) (get the 6 mm option) than the zoom or the provided lenses. Later, if you want to spend another ~$130 on more options at eyepiece I'd by the 9mm option from the 2nd link there and a [wide angle lens]( https://www.amazon.com/Agena-Super-Wide-Angle-Eyepiece/dp/B00YO60I9E/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=agena+32&qid=1575055724&sr=8-2) that makes it easier to find objects by showing more of the night sky. When in comes to eyepieces, make sure you know the math of magnification. You take the Focal Length of the scope, 1200mm for the XT8, and divide it by the number in mm on an eyepiece. I.e. a 12 mm eyepiece would be 1200/12 = 100x magnification. Don't bother with Barlows, a Zoom takes care of that by giving you an infinite spectrum between 50 - 150x and the 6 mm gives your 200x. That is plenty for basically all viewing conditions.
The [Moon Brightness Filter]( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076MP3T66/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is nice if the Moon hurts your eyes to look at, but it might be worth just looking at the moon first before spending the $20. You can't actually hurt your eyes looking, but it can definitely shock your eye. Also, higher magnification always means dimmer so zooming in can naturally act as a filter. I wouldn't bother with other filters. Most are crap and don't contribute much.
In summary: To really feel prepared when going out for the first time you should have a book that you studied ahead of time for what you want to look for (The book is broken down by Season and what is viewable during that time) and a red light to see the book. The provided 25mm will be okay to search with, and the 10mm will let you see more of it, but you will want something better soon like the zoom or the 6mm Svbony lens. Make sure your Telescope is [collimated]( https://lovethenightsky.com/telescope-collimation-for-complete-beginners/) and your finder scope is lined up with your scope (the Telescope manual walks through this, do it during the day). Bring chairs and warm clothing. Lastly bring your patience. Hope this was helpful with how long it was, and I hope you and your kiddo have a ball!
ya your telescope will take any 1.25" eyepeice.
https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Telescope-Eyepiece-Accessories-Astronomy/dp/B07JWDFMZ4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=6mm+svbony&qid=1570632198&sr=8-1
I do not recommend getting a barlow, get a 6mm goldline their like $35 off of amazon and a 20mm wide fov one.
The reason i dont recommend a Barlow is its a temporary solution to a permanent problem, people think that their doubling their collection, but in reality it does, but at a cost, you cant see as much detail, which in my opinion is not worth it in a scope this size