Debbie, For the observing you are talking about you really don't need the wide angle. These wide angle eyepieces have many more optical elements in them than the simpler, 40 degre eyepieces. My opinion is that they do not give you as sharp an image, and therefore less detail. For planetary work especially I prefer an orthoscopic or plossl. You'll enjoy the image through these simpler eyepieces much more. Now for large, extended objects the 82 degree eyepieces can't be beat. From: Debbie <astrodeb@beyondbb.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 9:41 AM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Explore Scientific Eyepieces Anyone have any favorable comments on Explore Scientific eyepieces? I'm interested in the 82 degree eyepieces for planets, doublestars, and planetary nebulae. They are on sale right now and I may buy one soon. Thanks. Debbie _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".