Greetings,

I am looking for experiences and advice regarding a DSO eyepiece in the 7-9mm range for use in a 10" f/4.7 Orion Dob.

I have a 26T5, 17T4, 13E, 9T1, and a 6R. I am looking for an eyepiece that will provide as much throughput and resolution as possible for DSO observation and note taking. Huge AFOV is not important.

Some EPs that I have been considering are: 7XW, 7.5 Tak LE, 7 & 9mm Genuine Ortho/UO HD Ortho, TV 8mm Plössl, and an Antares 1.6x barlow (for use with 13E). However, I am open to other suggestions. I have to admit that the 7.5 Tak LE is an early favorite in both a mathematical sense, splitting the gap between the 6 and 9mm EPs, and because I've heard good things about them.

I have been contemplating this for a long time and have analyzed myself into a corner. Any help would be much appreciated! I'm even interested in hearing how you ended up with the EPs you use in this range and the progression you went through to get there.

Also, I am posting this here to emphasize my observing interest. I have little interest in lunar/planetary performance.

Thanks and CS!