Recent discoveries
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8560000/8560694.stm
have highlighted the need for higher-power optics. Experts estimate that
within 35 years, warblers will have been reduced to the size of cicadas,
and 10X binoculars will provide an image smaller than 7x optics do
today. It seems likely also that higher humidity and increased pollution
foreseen in the air will further degrade our views. Industry is
feverishly working on new optics designs that will furnish the views
necessary to enjoy our hobby without the inconveniences involved in
halting the shrinkage.
Bill Whan
Columbus

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