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Old 31-01-2017, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by doug mc View Post
Saw the pup again. It was cloudy, with a northerly flow. When it cleared the stars were almost without a twinkle. Sirius looked good, so i gave it another shot. Using an eq mount this time i was able to place the scope tube in a way that placed the diffraction spikes out of the way. Both the 8mm paradigm and the Celestron7mm x-cel lx showed it steady. Shows you don't need expensive glass.
Agreed Doug ; you simply need good glass, patience, and seeing most importantly! !
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