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Old 09-03-2018, 10:28 PM
yoda776 (Matt)
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Hi Sooby,

I have this eyepiece in a set in the Meade 5000 series. From my experience loss of FOV is normal when the eyeguard is fully engaged. I usually let it out about halfway so I do not touch the glass and balance the loss of FOV. They are still very good eyepieces with the wide angle.



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Hello all

I am a newcomer to astronomy so please excuse my lack of knowledge.

I have just come back inside after a session with my 120mm F5 refractor.

I used my Meade 8.8mm UWA and I have a question about the eyeguard.

When I look through the eyepiece with the guard retracted I see the field of view is increased compared to when the eyeguard is 'deployed'.

This seems to be a bit odd to me as I assume the eyeguard should not interfere with the field of view under any circumstances.

Is the reduction in the FOV normal?

Thanks in advance.
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