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Old 07-01-2014, 05:03 PM
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Excellent Bill
The point about "old eyes" is really important. At my age my pupil can only dilute to about 5mm, but a 20yo can dilate to 7mm or more. May not sound much of a difference but it makes position your eye over a small exit pupil on the eyepiece much easier of you have a big pupil.

Malcolm
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