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PTV results and dust

Started by cysmarc, 11/16/2008 11:04PM
Posted 11/16/2008 11:04PM Opening Post
Hi,
Just out of curiosity, if a scope is tested intferometrically for a PTV result, wouldn't dust on the lens have an impact? Since the deviations are so small anyway would'nt dust throw off the PTV?
Probably a stupid question but curious anyway.