Coma Corrector Vs. Barlow
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Re: Coma Corrector Vs. Barlow
No. Let's say you have 2 eyepieces, 15mm and 30mm, and a 2x barlow. Let's say you seeRefractordude wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:23 am A barlow lens will increase the focal ratio of a telescope. So can a barlow lens replace the need for a coma corrector? It is my understanding that a coma corrector is used for low focal ratio reflectors. Thanks all
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