Re: [ATM] Binocular telescope co-collimation

["Rich Simons" <entos@bellsouth.net>]

Yes, mis-collimation will create an inferior image and using
mis-collimation to merge images is a compromise.  But as a practical
matter, if the telescope is constructed with reasonable precision, this
technique can work very well.

Much of the value of a bi-newt comes from the brain's ability to process
stereo images.  The brain can not only turn two OK images into a very
good image, it can also provides an emersion sensation/experience.

I encourage all that are interested in bi-newts to consult the Yahoo
Binewt archives.

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Lindner [mailto:mikell@optonline.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 3:48 PM
To: atm@atmlist.net
Cc: Rich Simons
Subject: Re: [ATM] Binocular telescope co-collimation


On Tue October 4 2005 8:39 am, Rich Simons wrote:
> You pretty much understand it correctly, Paul.

Forgive my naivete, but isn't the "sweet spot" on a newt small, and thus

wouldn't miscollimating one scope produce an inferior image?

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