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by forestroby
Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Field of view too small - sun, moon too big
Replies: 3
Views: 435

Re: Field of view too small - sun, moon too big

Thank you for all the replays. I checked the field of view calculator website. Even with a 0.5X reducer lens my FOV is not big enough to cover the sun/moon but definitely helps. 0.33x reducer still not enough (almost there) but as far as I see, it is more difficult to purchase. Probably more expensi...
by forestroby
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Field of view too small - sun, moon too big
Replies: 3
Views: 435

Field of view too small - sun, moon too big

Hi, As you will see from my question, I am new here and new to sharpcap. I have an 8" Orion telescope and an svbony sv105 USB camera. With a 40mm eyepiece I can see the sun and the moon at a full size. Put it in another way, my field of view is big enough to see whole object. When I switch the ...