[AZ-Observing] Re: Telrad stellar limit

Dean, when looking through finder or telescope, my unused eye is always 
closed.  Way back when, it felt awkward to leave one eye open to gather 
unnecessary photons.

Yes I have one of those "acursed" :)) right angle diagonals, with amici 
prism.  It is better on my back than straight through, when the telescope is 
aimed near 50° above the horizon.  Wasn't that way when I was younger and 
more limber. ;))

AJ Crayon
Phoenix, AZ

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Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Telrad stellar limit


Hi AJ-

When you use the finder, do you close the unused eye?  That is when it is
awkward for me.  If you keep both eyes open, particularly on a bright
object, align the magnified and unmagnified view, and viola - it is in the
scope!  You don't even need crosshairs in the finder, at least if it is
aligned using that technique.  That way, you get the convenience of the
Telerad and the magnification of the finder.  Of course, if you have one
of those acursed right angle diagonals on your finder, you get what you
deserve!


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