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Old 14-01-2014, 10:24 AM
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strongmanmike (Michael)
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Originally Posted by rat156 View Post
Hi Mike,

I run the fans, but the setting sun in the west would hit the scope until just before sundown (when it drops below my neighbours roof line). I don't like having the scope out in full sun.

Cheers
Stu
Yes, I guess I have the dome which keeps the direct sun off the tube...mind you a setting sun is much less intense than a higher one so perhaps if you can just shade the OTA during that time...?
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