Thanks everyone for your input. I did have a really clear sky last night and spent a lot of time on the moon. Got a very detailed photo using my mobile over the eyepiece. Was surprised what a good resolution it gave considering I couldn't use the phone adapter which holds the phone steady because I could not find the moon unless I moved it around. Anyway, then I spent a lot of time trying to locate the Jewel Box and think I did find it eventually but I can't be sure. It was just a bunch of bright stars but not the different colours I've read about so not sure if it was the Jewel box I found. Got a sore neck anyway trying to locate it through the RDF. I'm off to Brisbane tomorrow so will have another go when I get back to SA.
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