How to Maintain Telescopes
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acc
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When storing the scope in a drybox, make sure to leave the dust covers off so that the scope has a chance to air thoroughly. Also check that the humidity in the dry box is maintened at about 50%. Monitor the fungus and check if it continues to grow. If it does not, than I suggest you leave it alone as trying to clean the optics will often do more harm than good. You would need lots of fungus/dust/scratches to collect on the optical surfaces before the image is affected in a perceivable way.
We do it in the dark...
Portaball 12.5"
Takahashi Mewlon 210
William Optics 110ED
...and all night long!
Portaball 12.5"
Takahashi Mewlon 210
William Optics 110ED
...and all night long!
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weixing
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Hi,
Saw this article on Zeiss Website: http://www.zeiss.de/C12567A8003B8B6F/Em ... gus_EN.pdf
Have a nice day.
Saw this article on Zeiss Website: http://www.zeiss.de/C12567A8003B8B6F/Em ... gus_EN.pdf
Have a nice day.
Yang Weixing
"The universe is composed mainly of hydrogen and ignorance."
"The universe is composed mainly of hydrogen and ignorance."