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Old 30-01-2008, 03:10 PM
dluth
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I've always wondered something - I read somewhere it takes 40 minutes for your eyes to fully dark adapt. Would then viewing the moon through the telescope then wreck this dark adaption? It's pretty bright!


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Originally Posted by chunkylad View Post
Hi Scooter

This might sound a little odd, but you could try the pirate's trick of using an eyepatch over your viewing eye when you're not at your telescope. This will keep that eye dark adapted while you go inside into the light.

I use a good set of star charts and a red LED torch when I'm observing, instead of the PC.

Good to see your DOb is being used!

Cheers
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