k5apl
(sage)
09/05/08 02:02 PM
Re: AP130 Gran Turismo Arrives

Ref: Color Correction
I see the color correction of the 130GT as being excellent
so far; I haven't really cranked up magnification on Vega
or Sirius though. No color on any other star visible now
in the evenings to midnight and no color on the limb of the
Moon at high power (240x-330x). Jupiter is white with ex-
cellent contrast of the bands. Jupiter's color is all on the
disc, not around it.... Double Cluster has the Red stars
stand out easily. I can easily see the red/orange color of
Antares and its green companion. As far as Doubles are con-
cerned, it easily splits Nu Scorpii when seeing is steady.
Using high power terrestrially on pine tree needles against
the blue sky in broad daylight shows no purple haze (300-400x). So, color is not an issue for me.
BTW I viewed through a TEC160FL for comparison so I am
familiar with excellent optics as you are too, judging by
your equipment list.
I'll try to answer any specific questions, as this was a very general answer. And, the view of the Milky Way impress-
ed me by the sharpness and clarity and fine detail visible;
I believe a better indication of the excellent optics.
Clear Skies,

Wes
ps. I view stars and planets etc in focus



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