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Old 14-07-2009, 12:16 AM
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erick (Eric)
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Galileoscope - first light

Too late tonight - detail tomorrow if I get time.

The most impressive item I have ever seen at the price of US$15!

Easy to build, a solid result, but a nuisance to focus.

But Jupiter and its Moons - easy. The Jewel Box - nice and major stars resolved well. Omega Centauri - a nice bright fuzzball.

I even think I could see M104 with averted imagination. Just need darker skies, I think.

The 2x barlow makes viewing a bit tougher, but it filled the FOV with Jupiter and its moons.

Couldn't pull focus when I put a diagonal in. I'll have to experiment with some of my 1.25" eyepieces when I can.
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