On 05 May 96  00:51:38 Roy McNeill typed to Niels Petersen about binocs

 > Hi ROM

 >  NP> I know one number is the magnification
 >  NP> A quick refresher would be appreciated if possible

 > 20 is magnification, 50 is main lens diameter in millimetres.

Thank you.
(FX) Now I need to file this somewhere where I can find it again......


 >  NP> Would my binocs be OK for sky looking?

 > They'll be ok for stargazing, if a little high powered - you may
 > have trouble holding them steady.

There's no _may_ about it.  A cuppa is a problem to hold steady!!


 > See if you can mount them on a
 > tripod or similar, or rest them on a bar slung across a couple of
 > chair backs,

 I was thinking of a steel rod between ......

 >so you can sit comfortably while viewing.

 Neck movement is a problemm so I was going to use a banana lounge to lie on.

 > Jupiter and 2 or 3 of its moons should be visible on a dark night,
 > and Omega Centauri should be easy as well.

Now where is that Skymap program..........

Thanks for your assistance
Niels Petersen

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