Thread: Do polar scopes have magnification?
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Old 16-11-2007, 08:23 AM
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By definition: Polar Alignment Telescope.
Yes it does have magnification, around 5x with an 18mm objective.
It has to be collimated with the RA rotational axis. So don't go mucking about with its collimation screws.
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