While part of this review will cover myths and misconceptions, I am not intending to make a criticism of Mr. Dyer's text, and I must say in his defense that he has not claimed to be an expert on the subject. His knowledge comes from his active participation as an amateur with amateurs, and I thank Mr. Dyer for his efforts. Paragraphs from Mr. Dyer's article will be shown in boxes. My comments will follow each of his paragraphs. Let us begin.
Happiness is a sparkling new eyepiece.
Or better yet, a matching set of them. Eyepieces are the most important accessories you'll ever buy for your telescope. Although it is the main lens or mirror of your telescope which forms the image, it is the eyepiece which magnifies the image. A good eyepiece does so without adding to or subtracting from the image. With a set of fine eyepieces you'll be able to resolve all the celestial wonders your telescope is capable of revealing.