View Single Post
  #2  
Old 30-06-2020, 12:18 PM
Tulloch's Avatar
Tulloch (Andrew)
Registered User

Tulloch is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 509
Hi there, before using your scope you should leave it outside for a few hours to reach ambient temperature (this will stop air currents inside the OTA and so the images will be more stable). I also use a BBQ cover over my scope so that condensation doesn't form on the scope while it's cooling.

To deal with fogging/condensation I use a portable fan heater and blow warm air over the corrector plate (on my SCT). After a couple of minutes to cool down again, it should be fine for the next 15 minutes or so.

In a few months the planets will be viewable at a more reasonable time of the night

Andrew
Reply With Quote