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Old 06-11-2009, 04:17 PM
Nesti (Mark)
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Location: Perth, Australia
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Winter Blind Spot

I remember being taught and practicing not to hold your breath for more than a few seconds when target shooting as the reduced oxygen in your bloodstream affects your eyesight, causing a central blind spot.

During cold winter nights it pays not to breath anywhere near your eye piece and focuser as condensation quickly forms on the lenses. So I tend to hold my breath a little...but!

Anyone else get those blind spots when looking at faint stars, galaxies etc, how do you get around it...cheaply...snorkle?
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