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Message: <blockquote data-quote="riverplace" data-source="post: 1706326" data-attributes="member: 81841">Yeah Rick, you're probably right.  My disadvantage was that this is my first high or higher quality scope, and I really was not sure what to measure it by or how.  We all had to learn how to crawl before we could learn how to walk. I plan to try a better star test-- under better conditions than the first, and even make a stop down mask (now that I understand it's purpose)and also try to get my hands on a high X eyepiece,  but will have to put all projects down for a time, as I have a sizeable remodel job starting soon. Judging by the data and opinions, this scope should do a good job for us. I have a friend that has seen my scope and really likes it. Maybe if he gets one, I will have another scope to compare mine to.Steve, Henry, Rick you  have all been very helpful and are a great asset to this forum. Henry-- I especially appreciate your in-depth analysis on this and other threads-- Keep up the good work.:t:    Bill</blockquote>