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Originally Posted by hulloleeds
Thanks for that information Eric, I don't own a moon filter, but I certainly feel that it wouldn't go astray.
It wasn't super high at the time, so I will try tomorrow night.
I wouldn't say that there were any local thermals due to the causes you mention, however I assume that a $29 4mm GSO superplossl is likely to be extremely susceptable to "anything" in the atmosphere?
My basic opinion is that the view was "bright", regardless of eyepiece. Whilst I saw less of the humidity type distortion in less magnified views, I never felt like I was gaining any better detail. I mean, essentially, I could look at it through a 25mm and see the same thing.
Could collimation be required, could that be a root cause?
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Hi HL,
you'll need one sooner or later - a collimator of some sort that is. There's really no way anyone can comment on your collimation as a cause of lack of clarity until you've checked it out.
Laser collimators are cheap enough from the likes of Bintel or Andrews etc. Get one and make sure your coll is set correctly. At the very least, it will allow you to move ahead with your ep collection once you know your collimation is correct.
Also, have you left your scope out for an hour or so prior to viewing - that will help ensure it's at ambient temp, and this will help with the view also.
I moved up to Televue Plossls at about $150 each as my next step up from the cheapo things that are supplied with these scopes. Your choice of a good quality ep will definitely enhance your viewing pleasure. When you feel you have a bob or two to spare, I recommend a pair of Stellarvue Binoviewers from SDM. The view of Jupe thru these will blow your socks off.
Hope this helps
