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One of the conditions encountered when using telescopes is parallax. To perform optical alignments properly, you should have a clear understanding of parallax and the procedures used to eliminate it. 

Parallax exists when the two lens systems of a telescope (the objective system and the ocular system) are not both focused on the reticle plane. You can check for parallax by moving your head up and down as you look through the scope. If you see relative motion between the reticle pattern and the target, you should correct the parallax by properly focusing the ocular and objective lens systems.