Yes Art, upgrading to either a Celestron Ultima 2x or Tele Vue 2x or 3x barlow will fix the problem. The Ultima is one of the most highly rated barlows, just a hair behind the Tele Vues but $40 less.
If you are willing to spend the money on a Takashi, just get a Tele Vue Powermate instead. Powermates are not barlows, but rather image amplifiers. They add power and nothing else, almost as if they are not there at all. You will find all of the Powermates consistently rated a "10" - the best you can get.
If you are willing to spend the money on a Takashi, just get a Tele Vue Powermate instead. Powermates are not barlows, but rather image amplifiers. They add power and nothing else, almost as if they are not there at all. You will find all of the Powermates consistently rated a "10" - the best you can get.
