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Old 31-01-2015, 04:23 PM
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Power Lines

Hi Folks,

So here's a problem I'm unfamiliar with. Say you've got power lines running right over your back yard, 5 meters above your head - about 10-15mm thick. With your 'scope focussed at infinity, do they show up in the view (eyepiece or image) at all, or do they just reduce contrast a little like a secondary mirror does?

(I can't test this myself, but it could influence choice of properties ... as I looked at one today exactly like that, but was otherwise fine.)

Any advice appreciated.
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