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Old December 24th 04, 12:16 AM
HAVRILIAK
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believe "oil immersion objectives" are a feature of microscopes, not
telescopes, right?


Yes. There is a technique in microscopy where oil (don't remember which one)
is placed between the objective or nose piece and the specimen being examined.
I believe it increases the contrast of the object.
 




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