[csb (Craig)]

On another thread, it got me thinking and I posted this idea there:

How about a section in the IIS forums that has images taken through various types of scopes & apertures that actually show what you see through the scope with your eye.

For many beginners & short-timers, one of the biggest questions is "What will I see through the scope?" and later "Did I get the right scope, would I like it better with another scope" (which then goes back to 1st Q)

I know this was the most important Q I had when looking for a scope. And I did hunt for those types of images. But if there are some, they aren't info'd as such.

Most images on the Net are long/multiple exposures that try to bring out detail & colour. They are also manipulated to improve the image.

Images would need to be b&w and maybe manipulated some just so they truly represent what the eye sees at the ep.

A range of magifications could be shown from the one scope.

What do you see with filters may also be helpful.

What do others, and the administrators think about this?

What features & layout would be suitable?

Thanks