On the subject of coatings, I have a Meade ETX125 that was purchased with the UHTC coatings (extra $100). I managed to get another ETX125 right next to mine that did not have the coatings and the other fellow happened to have a few of the same eyepieces as I did. Noticeably sharper and better contrast on mine, he was disappointed he did not spend the extra $$..... :<) Beevo -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.