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Beam Splitter for focusing, observing and webcam?
Hi all,
I am contemplating whether this would work and/or is a good idea.
I am having trouble achieving good focus with the webcam and the PC screen so I thought if I put a beam splitter inbetween the scope and the camera, could I pop in a suitable eyepiece that would focus near to the camera's distance and adjust the camera and the eyepiece position to enable me to do two things.
1) Focus the camera accurately on stars/planets etc.
2) Allow me to visually "see" the object through the scope while the camera is connected so I can watch/guide from the scope if necessary. PC views arent as nice as optical ones either.
Or is this just a stupid idea that wouldnt work?
Your thoughts please?
Chris
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