I just invested in an Orion XT8 to get me started and am interested in looking at planets like Jupiter and Saturn in detail as well as DSOs. What type of lenses should I invest in? Someone told me a 2x Barlow and a 5mm would be best for this scope. I am just getting started so I don't want anything too expensive. Links appreciated.
I apologize. I am aware of the difference between the lenses and eyepieces and magnification etc.. I am just looking for some clarity on which would be good for the XT8 which claims 300x magnification and how much of that is usable.