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Chooseing The Proper Focal Length

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Posted by wb5khd@juno.com on September 5, 2000 01:55:51 UTC

I have just bought a kit for an 8" mirror and was wondering what the focal length should be? What is standard?

Also what magnification should be used for the eye piece?

Thanks.

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RE: Chooseing the proper focal length - Pete - September 5, 2000 - 02:12 UTC
RE: Chooseing the proper focal length - Jack McQuaide - September 5, 2000 - 03:09 UTC
RE: proper focal length - Steve F - September 5, 2000 - 22:13 UTC
- RE: RE: proper focal length - Long focal length (plenary) Newtonians. - September 15, 2000 - 20:51 UTC

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