On Nov 25, 2003, at 10:47 PM, Maurice Collins wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Does anyone on the list regularly observe the Moon with the
> larger (10" +) Meade SCT's?
> I own a Meade ETX-90/RA but wonder if the large telescopes
> produce excellent images with regards to the Moon. I have
> heard that SCT's in general are not that good for the Moon
> due to the central obstruction lowering the contrast. I find
> this hard to believe as I get good views with my 90mm Mak.
> Which Meade scope would be the best for observing the Moon
> in detail?

I use my 12" Lx200 frequently for lunar observation. It works just
fine. Not as nice as an APO refractor but almost always I am limited
by the seeing and not my telescope.

--
Bill Arnett
Emerald Hills CA USA 37 27 N 122 15 W

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