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Looked at the ring (m57) last night myself in the 5". I had to look hard to find it. Was mostly washed out. Almost had to use averted vision on it, which is very unusual in this scope.

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I expect I'll get it shortly in either the 90mm or the 6" with the O-III filter. I hear that it takes well to O-III filtration.

Chris

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