Stephen Paul wrote:

Are the mirrors in the Meade 12.5" generally pretty good?


The mirror on my Meade 12.5" Starfinder is really very nice. Pretty much
identical diffraction patterns both inside and outside of focus when star
testing and additionally the mirror shows little sign of zonal error using
the same testing technique.

I just came in the house after taking a quick, late dusk glimpse at Saturn
and found that Encke's Division was easy and sustained. It was very
discernable with a 7.5mm Sirius plossl and optimally presented itself when
the scope was coupled with a 6mm Orion Expanse.

I would say go ahead and get the scope. It will bring you much joy.


Martin
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