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Old 17-03-2012, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by mplanet62 View Post
Well, they do magnify the same - as there's no difference belongs 1000mm focus distance to telescope or lens it's still 1000mm. But scopes are collimated much better - in part because they have less elements in optical path. Especially movable elements. I would think that you are right in your conclusion.
Oh right. Thanks.

Its amazing how they can work out how all those lens elements interact.
I guess that's the power of computers.

Greg.
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