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Old June 25th 04, 03:07 AM
Brian Tung
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Default Review of TMB optical Monocentric eyepieces

Phil Wheeler wrote:
What is a "moncentric" EP?


As I recall, a monocentric eyepiece is a three-element, one-group
eyepiece in which every surface has the same center of curvature--hence
the name. If anyone knows differently, please speak up.

Brian Tung
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