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Nesti
06-11-2009, 04:17 PM
I remember being taught and practicing not to hold your breath for more than a few seconds when target shooting as the reduced oxygen in your bloodstream affects your eyesight, causing a central blind spot.

During cold winter nights it pays not to breath anywhere near your eye piece and focuser as condensation quickly forms on the lenses. So I tend to hold my breath a little...but!

Anyone else get those blind spots when looking at faint stars, galaxies etc, how do you get around it...cheaply...snorkle?

sjastro
06-11-2009, 04:53 PM
Use averted vision.

Regards

Steven

Nesti
06-11-2009, 05:00 PM
Oh, another grey area. :D

sjastro
06-11-2009, 05:13 PM
You must have strange eyes. It's a black subject for everyone else.:P

Nesti
06-11-2009, 06:49 PM
Strange indeed, I like my cones...makes me see pretty colors! :D