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Possible CCD cleaner?

Started by SunSpot51, 04/11/2005 04:51PM
Posted 04/11/2005 04:51PM Opening Post
This item is featured in the May-2005 Astronomy magazine on page 84. I ordered one to test. I wonder if anyone has experience with this?

http://www.scientificsonline.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_3032587

Thanks!!
Paul Maxson

Paul Maxson
Moderator - CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System
Celestron C14, Mewlon 250, Orion EON120, ASI120MM, Flea3.
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Posted 04/11/2005 06:02PM #1
Paul,
The Lens Pen has been around for a while. I've used it for lenses, correctors and eyepieces and it really does seem to work for small "smudges" It requires a good bit of pressure to get the pen to pick up the dirt/oil so I don't know if it would be good for the CCD to push that hard. Digital SLR users are faced with the same problem here is one of their(overpriced IMO) approaches:

http://www.visibledust.com/

It looks like fancy KimWipe with a wooden stick but it is supposed to work.