Superb optics. Great fit, finish, and mechanics. An excellent visual scope for planets and deep sky. Far superior to 4" APO refractors in every way except that the APO's provide a wider field of view. Very user-friendly. Extremely portable at only 22" long and 12 pounds. The only drawback, as with SCT's, is these are suceptible to mirror flop. Mirror flop is barely noticeable, however. Overall the scope provides a great mix of portability and performance.

Warning. Mewlon 180's are extremely (understatement) sensitive to collimation. If collimation is a little off, performance goes to hell. Fortunately, they are easy to collimate and hold collimation well.

Overall Rating: 10
Optics:10 Ease of Use:10 Value:10
Weight: 5
Date: 08/02/2002 08:44:25 am PST

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Great value.

Overall Rating: 10
Optics:10 Value:10
Weight: 5
Date: 08/02/2002 08:32:03 am PST

Replies: 0