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Old 06-04-2010, 01:50 PM
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Paddy (Patrick)
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favourite magnification for solar viewing

Dear solar observers,

Time for a new ep to use with my ed80/lunt 50mm Ha combo. I am currently using my 9mm Nagler which gives me 67x. This is quite thrilling, but I would like to go for a higher magnification. I'm thinking of a Radian to get good eye relief so those with glasses can enjoy the view, and it would be parfocal with my naglers. (my Vixen LVW 17mm is a bit tight on the infocus with this setup). My question is, what is the useful upper limit of magnification with solar viewing. Does viewing by day reduce the magnification that can be used? What magnification do people use the most?

Thanks in anticipation.
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