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Orion StarMax 127mm Mak-Cass

I just purchased an Orion Star Mak 127. I had read the stellar reviews of others as well as the ads and thought this was a great first scope. I was so enthusiastic I bought three additional eyepieces, a barlow and sun and planetary filters. I live on Long Island (NY). Unfortunately I have been disappointed.

All other reviewers marvel at the detail they can see. I can easily pick out Jupitor and Saturn. However, no detail I can see Jupitors four moons, but I dont see any cloud ferstoons or the red spot. All i see is a yellow orb. I have tried using a 25mm, a 12.5 mm, a 7.5 mm eyepiece with or without barlow. I have tried all sorts of filters including a light pollution filter. It doesnt matter. No detail.

As to Saturn, I can easily see the planet and its rings, but I have never seen the cassini division. I can see barely the greast nebula in Orion's sword but I have not been able to see any other nebula or messier objects.

I would appreciate it if someone could tell me what I am doing wrong. I would like to think its because I live in a large suburban area where the seeing is not the best, and I am hopeful that a trip to a more remote sight will improve performance.

If anyone out there reads this and can offer some advice, please email me at wlaino@mhhlaw.com.

Thanks

Overall Rating: 7
Optics:6 Mount:9 Ease of Use:6 Value:7
Weight: 1 (Unreliable Vote)
Date: 01/16/2002 07:04:54 am PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.75.131)
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