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I do want to make a DIY telescope and am on a low budget. I see that the Plossl and Celestron X-Cel eyepieces are a little expensive for a home project. Without much hassle, can someone suggest a basic/good combination for a beginner? I gathered a couple of combination of lenses from the...

I am trying to prepare a telescope with the following lens combination. Can someone suggest if it is any good? :confused: I am intending to notice the planets and the moon in detail. Objective: Plano convex - 50cm focal length Eye-piece: The lens supplier suggested I use a Ramsden's...