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Old 30-10-2009, 01:47 PM
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Terry B
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The problem with using a focal reducer is that it will make the already short focal length even shorter. If you want to look at planets as you stated then you will only be seeing a little dot. You can use very short focal length eyepieces to compensate but they are not easy to use. You will also get more image degredation from the lenses compared to a diagonal- more surfaces etc.
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