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The focal reducer won't buy you much extra (if anything at all) if you already have a 40mm 2" eyepiece.

If you already have the diagonal though, I would recommend that you do invest in the adapter to use it and your 2" eyepieces if you want to do any lower power work.

If you don't already have one, the best SCT accessory is a good observer's chair. Yes, it works with other scopes TOO!!!

Regards.

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This is a first, Eddgie has been quicker than Bob to suggest the chair to a new SCT user!!!

I agree that with 2" EP, he will already have the widest FOV you can have with a 8" SCT but i still like to use a focal reducer with a SCT because it flattens the field of view. I find it more pleasant. I did not like to screw and unscrew the focal reducer however, i then bought a Denk powerswitch.

The chair is a must, a red flashlight. If you live in a place with cold weather, i found the smartcase II quite useful when the temperature goes below -10°C, it keeps your HC warm and it does not become sluggish (if you have electornics with your scope).

The cooler would not be on my list with a 8" SCT, it cools down in 1 hour and less, only when it is -20°C and below do i need to keep it for two hours.

I also like having a good finder scope, The SV 50, when used with good EPs, also makes for a wide field scope on your SCT without adding too much weight.

Have fun

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François
Scopes: Nexstar 8 SE with Ron's rail and Denk S1 Powerswitch. EPs list is on my Bio.

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