The original builder of my old 6" f8 refractor baffled & blackened the tube by placing two 5 1/2" rings near the center of the tube, and spraying the inside with a not quite black primer. As much as I liked the scope, I always felt the background could be darker. Having recently purchased an AP 2.7" focuser, for it, I decided to repaint the outside, baffle and flock the inside.
The baffling and flocking made an immediately apparent difference in the contrast: The backgrounds are now ink black and the image almost pops out of the scope. It was definitely well worth the effort.
P.S. With the Ap focuer there is no more fumbling for pretty good focus. That doesn't hurt things either. Bill
The baffling and flocking made an immediately apparent difference in the contrast: The backgrounds are now ink black and the image almost pops out of the scope. It was definitely well worth the effort.
P.S. With the Ap focuer there is no more fumbling for pretty good focus. That doesn't hurt things either. Bill
