Thanks again for the replies
Unfortunately the weather here has been tewrrible all year, so I've only had a few chances to take the scope out, but learning more each time.
Last night I took the scope out and learnt what bad seeing looks like
The previous night I took the scope out and had some pretty decent viewing. With the help of the Goto mount I was able to learn about and view 145 Canis Majoris quite clearly with both eyepeices.
It was only when returning to Rigil, which was higher up, that I encountered the same issue again - so I'm thinking possibly the brightness of the target has some bearing on this...
Regardless I'm looking to get a new eyepiece in the very near future (most likely TV 8mm Delos), so I'm intrigued to see how much difference there is the next chance I get to take the scope out
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