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Re: [APML]: varimagnifier/FOCUSING


>Hi!  I was looking at George Greaney's homepage, and he says he uses a 
>20x achromatic loupe from Edmund scientific for focusing.  Does anyone 
>else use a similar method, and how effective is it?  I want a good method 
>for focusing but I'm a bit apprehensive about spending $250 on a B@K 
>astrofocuser unless I have too. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


I have a Peak Lupe that is 22X the little gizmo works very well and sells 
for about $35 US dollars if I remember. I use my lupe to align negatives 
for stacking. 

This gives you an option.

Ian

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                             Ian Turner 
                  Astrophoto and CCD Imaging Tips
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