NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #20/NN_1992_20.iso/spool/sci/astro/9681

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Subject: Reticle question??????
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Date: 14 Sep 92 21:07:02 GMT
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Hello Netters,

I'm trying to build a finder scope from half a pair of binocs and
I need some advice.  I want to put cross hairs in and don't know
where to put them.  I tried just attaching them across the bottom
of the ocular mounting but they were not visible.  I know that with
microscopes the reticle scales are focuable. Is this just a matter
of trial and error getting this thing placed for my specific binocs?

Also, I was trying hair as a start then spider silk (as in WW I rifle sights)
for the final product. Does this make any sense or am I nuts to try this
and should just guesstimate the center of the field and forget the
whole idea of homemade crosshairs.

The binocs are 7 x 50 if that's any help.

thanks........John