Eyepiece Question

From: vinylanach@xxxxxxx
Date: 31 Dec 2006 14:56:10 -0800

I bought a Meade ETX telescope last year for my kids and myself. A few
weeks ago, I purchased a 9.7mm Super Plossl eyepiece on e-bay to
replace the 26mm one supplied with the ETX. Basically, I just wanted a
better view of the planets.

I received it a few days ago, and while certain things are certainly
larger, such as the moon, I find that some objects, such as Saturn and
Mercury, are distinctly fuzzy and grainy. So I'm trying to figure out
why I can't get the same clarity as I get with the 26mm eyepiece. Is
the 9.7mm eyepiece too much for the ETX? Are atmospheric conditions
the problem? Or is there a chance that the eyepiece is defective?

Thanks in advance.

.

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