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Hi Everyone, thanks for the welcome!
Mardy, I tried putting some vaseline on the focus shaft and running track but it didn't improve all that much.
Stewart, it's black squiggly lines. I think there might be something on it. I will get my lens blower and get some air onto it - it might get rid of the stuff on the lens, but even so, i can't get it to focus. I was looking at Jupiter with my family last night (none of them have seen through a telescope before) and it was extremely blurry. My Barlow lens is also quite dirty. I think I might have to get it cleaned. I can't seem to get to the inner lens - the neck is too long!
I noticed another brighter star to the right of the moon and Jupiter which my phone said was Canis Major, but I think it was too far away for my gear. It was just a white dot. I'm guessing I can get more clarity with a better EP? Also, there is a fair bit of light pollution where I am (suburbia) so that doesn't help.
Does anyone know how to use the counterweight properly? There is a fair bit of play when I am trying to align the scope.
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