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Message: <blockquote data-quote="humakt" data-source="post: 3581471" data-attributes="member: 140397">I'd appreciate thoughts from the hive mind about something that I've often wondered - which is best: a straight eyepiece or an angled eyepiece?The overwhelming majority seem to use an angled eyepiece. That's got to mean something. But my instincts tell me that a straight one would be better - easier to target and, most importantly of all, more comfortable to use (no crooked neck!).What am I missing about the pros of an angled eyepiece? Like I say, they are clearly far and away the most popular.I'm looking at getting a new scope and I want to spend a reasonable amount on it, so would rather get it right. Of course, I will be trying before buying, but 5 minutes in a shop comparing a straight eyepiece with an angled one is not really the same as living with one.So I would appreciate thoughts and advice from you all - users of both styles. What are the pros and cons of each?If you've used both styles and settled on one over the other then why was that?You get the idea.Cheers.</blockquote>