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Old 27-06-2008, 08:26 AM
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Hi Alex,

A barlow does improve size (by the magnification amount) but as it is another piece or pieces of glass in the way, some light is lost and therefore the image becomes dimmer.

ED Barlows are better as the Extra Low Dispersion glass allows more light through and generally gives better views. Remember the ED12.5mm of mine you looked through?, same principle.

Chris
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