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Old 17-11-2005, 06:56 PM
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When to use a barlow?

Hi All,

Can someone tell me when you would use a barlow? Is it simply to just double your magnification. When the magnification is doubled is the image quality diminished. I guess the latter question is dependant on the quality of the barlow and eyepeice.

Is a barlow more geared to planetary viewing or its just as versatile when veiwing DSOs ?

Lastly, what is the best barlow diameter to buy 2 inch or 1.25 or would you need both. Bit confused given 2 inch eyepieces seem more favorable.

Sorry if this has been re-hashed.
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