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Old 06-05-07, 08:36 PM   #13
Hartmann
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Originally Posted by kv29
so, basically a periscope is a telescope, right?
The observation periscope, having a bigger aperture should catch more light than a naked eye, so we should see more clear through it at night. At least this happens using a telescope.
Very good point, and true...more lens diameter more light at night
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