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Old 19-08-2021, 02:03 AM
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Thanks for the information Ken. Unfortunately my scope has nothing written on the lens element. I have pulled the element out (although the dew shield seems to not come off) and checked, but nothing. probably it is just a cheap Chinese scope from back then/ Maybe York got a bulk deal with someone in China?? Thanks anyway, Stewart
Hello Stewart,

I have a 90/900 achromat myself, a Meade...

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But I've only used it with an alt-azimuth, at least once, and after having blackened and flocked it throughout...

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The Trapezium and its environs within the Orion nebula were absolutely stunning through it, and at 90x.

It almost meets the Sidgwick standard for colour-correction...

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Still, close to the Sidgwick is quite good.

Admittedly, however, I prefer my 70/900...

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...as it falls within the Conrady standard.

Enjoy.

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