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Originally Posted by leon
Leaving in the sun is just stupid,  yes you will get dew and condensation whilst using your scope, that is normal, when finished viewing or photographing just leave it where it is and maybe cover it with a towel or something similar.Taking it inside from 10 degrees to 20 degrees inside will form lots of moisture.  Just leave it covered outside and let it cool normally, unless you have an Observatory than just leave it alone
Leon  |
That is not going to remove moisture if that moisture has somehow got in between the lens elements
as the OP suspected. If the moisture is on the inner lens surfaces and is not removed it will give fungus a nice healthy place to grow.
If there is moisture inside the OTA, it needs to evaporate out and the best way is to leave the tube in position where the moist air can escape. The desiccant caps will absorb any remaining H20...