Newby Question about focussing

Started by [email protected], 08/02/2011 04:12PM

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Posted 08/02/2011 04:12PM Opening Post

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Is a telescope consider to be "in focus" when the focal point of the primary is lined up to be exactly the same as the focal point of the eyepiece?

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Posted 08/02/2011 04:50PM #1

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Jim Goodenough said:

Is a telescope consider to be "in focus" when the focal point of the primary is lined up to be exactly the same as the focal point of the eyepiece?

Jim:

That's it...

Jon

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