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Old 07-02-2018, 07:09 PM
brian nordstrom (As avatar)
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Yes those emergency blankets are great but they only last a couple of weeks if used often , but for the price who cares .

I have used them in the past over a white cotton sheet and the scope stays quite cool even in direct mid day sun .

Brian.
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Originally Posted by RickS View Post
I leave my scope set up quite often, especially at the QLD Astrofest. I just put a BBQ cover over it and then cover that with a cheap emergency blanket from KMart (a light reflective foil.) That keeps it relatively cool even in direct sunlight.

Cheers,
Rick.
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