My new to me Mewlon 250 S

Started by mak7, 05/01/2010 06:04PM
Posted 05/01/2010 06:04PM Opening Post
Hello all you Tak fans.

Back in July I asked you good people your opinion on an M 250 to replace my CPC 1100 and 7" Mak LX200 GPS. Your responses guided me to start watching the classifieds in February and I found success in March with the purchase of a beautifully well maintained unit right here in Arizona. The former owner was Milton Wilcox, whom many of you may have known prior to his passing some two weeks later. A wonderful man and a pleasure to have met and spent time with.

As I was only planning visual use for now, I mounted the 250 S on a brand new CGEM. I had two half nights of observing before the mount went back for warranty. So here I sit with my exquisite new toy and no mount to use it on. Such is life !

I have already determined that the Mewlon's contrast and appetite for magnification in less than perfect conditions exceeds my expectations, even better in good conditions. I will certainly learn more when the mount gets back.

Thanks to all of you who guided me down this path.

Brad Geisler

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Posted 05/01/2010 06:39PM #1
Hi Brad,

That is a beautiful scope! The Mewlons are great performers and I came very close to getting a 300 last year, but went a little larger instead. Any thermal problems with the BBQ so close? (Just kidding!!)

Congratulation on the scope, Taks are superb performers!

larry
Posted 05/02/2010 03:14AM #2
Brad,

Congratulations on the scope! I've had my M250 for almost 5 years and absolutely love it! You now have a great setup.

Paul

Paul Maxson
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Posted 05/03/2010 01:20AM #3
Brad,
Every time I observe through mine I am amazed. I hope you have as much enjoyment with your beautiful M250 as I have had with mine. Your looks wonderul!!!

Clear skies. Welcome to the "club!"

Sincerely,
Paul