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[Bearcub]

Im curious whats the general trend with magnification on nv? I guess its less than visual?

[Souldrop]

80% 1x just because it’s convenient. 15% 2-6x when using camera lenses for quick glances. 5% either in prime in a scope/BT i have out or afocal with baader zooms.

Edited by Souldrop, 09 July 2024 - 11:57 AM.

[sixela]

I'd rather talk about f/ratio because magnification depends too much on the scope (I have a 150mm and a 508mm). Nebulae: f/1.2 to f/2.8 mainly, f/4-f/6 for details in the brighter parts (cfr. the Pillars of Creation). Large galaxies: f/3-f/4.1. "Regular" galaxies: f/4.1-f/8. Globs: f/8-f/10. Planetary nebulae: all over the place, depending on size.

[WheezyGod]

I prefer 19x with the televue 67mm setup mainly because it works well enough on most objects producing the brightest view. I check things out at 1x sometimes but it gets repetitive compared to the many many objects I can look at with 19x or higher if I switch to prime or prime+barlow.