Joe, don't forget my suggestion from a month or so ago of using a cheap, blue foam, backpacking sleeping pad as a dew cap. They're extremely light and will wrap around your tube easily. Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 2:48 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Dew/Frost prevention Mine would have to be two feet long, and I would need to make sure it didn't stick up over the guidescope or throw the telescope off balance. Once I tried with a homemade one, stiff construction paper, but I had so much trouble keeping it taped together that it wasn't worthwhile. But I had put it together in the dark while observing. I bet if I made one at home it would work better. Thanks, Joe ________________________________ From: Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Dew/Frost prevention On 11/9/11, Joe Bauman <josephmbauman@yahoo.com> wrote:
You know, Chuck, commercial is probably the best route for me -- when I can scrape together the dough. I'll check out OPT. Thanks, Joe
Do you use a dewcap? Per Patrick's post, one about two tube diameters long can go a long way to keeping your corrector plate clear. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any included attachments are from Siemens Medical Solutions and are intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein may include trade secrets or privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to Central.SecurityOffice@siemens.com Thank you