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Started by jimg@sonic.net, 08/02/2011 09:12AM
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Posted 08/02/2011 09:12AM Opening Post
Jim Goodenough
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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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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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