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Re: Aperture vs. Seeing - Another Round

Started by Ron777, 07/22/2003 01:41AM
Posted 07/22/2003 01:41AM Opening Post
ED said "Note I say sharpest, not better resolution, not better
contrast. Just sharper, meaning the limb of the planet
was well defined rather than blurry..."


S&T article says "Admittedly, when the seeing (or atmospheric steadiness) was below average the off-axis mask produced an aesthetically pleasing view"

It sounds like you guys are actually agreeing?

Ron