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Old 05-11-2013, 11:23 AM
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Hi Doug
That method can work quite well on smaller newtonians, especially of the slower variety. The issue with it is that it is hard to know that you are holding your eye centrally in relation to the focuser. That is where a collimation cap or simply a film canister with a hole drilled in the base is usefull as it positions your eye exactly.

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