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ronharper
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Re: 100 Hercules at 10x
06/13/08 01:06 AM
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What's wrong with me? I like to do more with less. This is my idea of binocular astronomy. But, worse than that, for some strange reason, I like to see the tiniest thing I possibly can. Saying it makes me realize how weird it is, what a paltry substitute for "a life".
Frankly, having observed it often with a 16x70 and finding it close enough for comfort already, I was surprised to split it with such a low power. It was a momentary thing, not "held". When it split, it was like I had crossed the finish line. I quit immediately, and took a big deep breath.
Indeed 100 Her is a lovely piece of cake with my 16x70. But, you know, the stars look smaller with it stopped down to 50mm. Ooops, there I go!
By the way, I received a PM from a member who I will not name, who split it with an 11x56.
Ed, keep slamming. Your eyes are better than mine and you haven't had the Fujinon 10x50 for long.
Starramus, thank you for trying, and for thinking about just what the heck we call ourselves doing here anyway. Your failure doesn't surprise me, however, no offense to you or your equipment. llx is marginal, and a 7mm exit pupil requires extremely fine eyesight to see very sharply with. Stop that baby down and re-torture yourself, please.
Ron
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