[Sooby (John)]

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.