I took my telescope to Florida with me on spring break. Somehow, I got some water on the inside of it. One onf my friends said that I could bake the water out of it; he said it worked with his bino's. Any other suggestions besides buying a new one, or taking it apart?
Eyepiece Moisture
Started by DobFan, 05/16/2002 12:32PM
Posted 05/16/2002 12:32PM
Opening Post
Posted 05/16/2002 03:35PM
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I had this happen on all of my eyepieces a year ago, after a particularly dewey night. I put them all in the oven, set at it's lowest temperature (Warm),with the door ajar, and monitored them closely. When they started to clear, I took them out. By the time they had cooled down, they were completely clear. Mine, once cleared, showed no adverse effects. I like the previous idea as well, if you have a source for dessicant, which will be less stressful to the EPs.
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Scott Baker
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International Dark-Sky Association
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Scott Baker
http://members.cts.com/nebula/s/scottb80/
San Diego Astronomy Association
http://www.sdaa.org
International Dark-Sky Association
http://www.darksky.org
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