It was -30 below wind chill last night. I was wonderin'(which usually gets me into trouble) do I need to be concerned with condensation forming INSIDE of a 12" lx200 after a night of frostbitten fun, when I bring it inside...I will bring it into a basement that is around 65 deg. I can get a fan to blow over it to speed up the defrost process I know it will condense up all over the outside...but inside too???? advice from fellow cold weather nuts wanted ...ps...my outdoor hot tub will warm me just fine but I worry 'bout the scope...
use of telescope in cold weather??
Started by Dale Ro, 01/28/2004 01:44AM
Posted 01/28/2004 01:44AM
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Posted 01/28/2004 04:43AM
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Dale,
This topic has been covered before as I recall, but the best way to prevent moisture from building up after a cold night out among the stars is to:
1)Seal the scope up in it's case and bring it in sealed or enclosed.
2)Wait some hours to allow scope to come to near room temperature.
3)Unseal (or crack open the case a bit) and allow scope to 'breathe', that is, to allow excess moisture to disperse. Inspect scope as needed.
Some of us also put a dessicant in the focuser to make sure excess moisture inside scope is removed as much as practical.
This topic has been covered before as I recall, but the best way to prevent moisture from building up after a cold night out among the stars is to:
1)Seal the scope up in it's case and bring it in sealed or enclosed.
2)Wait some hours to allow scope to come to near room temperature.
3)Unseal (or crack open the case a bit) and allow scope to 'breathe', that is, to allow excess moisture to disperse. Inspect scope as needed.
Some of us also put a dessicant in the focuser to make sure excess moisture inside scope is removed as much as practical.
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