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Old 11-04-2008, 03:49 PM
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Acrux Split Just For Fun

Nothing special in this, just stuffing around at the scope waiting, for an object to rise a bit higher

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Old 11-04-2008, 04:02 PM
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Diffraction spikes!
Real or software leon?
Nice pic
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Old 11-04-2008, 05:11 PM
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Doug they are real mate, i have a thingy that fits over the front end of the scope, so there.

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Old 11-04-2008, 05:14 PM
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Thats a very sharp image Leon, at least you know that your focus was spot on till what you wanted to image got higher!
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Doug they are real mate, i have a thingy that fits over the front end of the scope, so there.

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You keep your 'thingy' to yourself!
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Old 11-04-2008, 07:59 PM
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Yes Gary it is always a good one to test the focus, if you can split them nice and sharp you know you are pretty well right.

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