Hello all!
I have a question about EP cleaning. I got back into the hobby this winter and this is my first summer of real observing. I am noticing my EP's dew up extremely fast (South Florida). Part of the problem seems to be eyelash oil on the EP. As soon as an EP gets there merest touch, I guess the oil provides a nucleus for dew to start. The whole EP doesn't fog up, but the smudges are enough to make planetary viewing difficult. I find I need to clean after each session.
Questions:
What is your preferred method for frequent cleaning?
Is there any acceptable method or product for a quick field cleaning?
What is your preferred method for a thorough cleaning?
Are EP optics as fragile as a scopes? I hesitate to ever clean my objective or diagonals, but if I don't clean the EP's, viewing is woefully frustrating.
Thanks.
Gregg
Clear and steady ... with no dew.
I have a question about EP cleaning. I got back into the hobby this winter and this is my first summer of real observing. I am noticing my EP's dew up extremely fast (South Florida). Part of the problem seems to be eyelash oil on the EP. As soon as an EP gets there merest touch, I guess the oil provides a nucleus for dew to start. The whole EP doesn't fog up, but the smudges are enough to make planetary viewing difficult. I find I need to clean after each session.
Questions:
What is your preferred method for frequent cleaning?
Is there any acceptable method or product for a quick field cleaning?
What is your preferred method for a thorough cleaning?
Are EP optics as fragile as a scopes? I hesitate to ever clean my objective or diagonals, but if I don't clean the EP's, viewing is woefully frustrating.
Thanks.
Gregg
Clear and steady ... with no dew.
