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I not too precious about my astronomy gear, but it has to last a long time so I do look after it.
When I transport my scope, it is wrapped in doonas, placed on the back seat and held in place with the seat belt.
I've washed the mirror 3 times in the 3 years I've had it.
Eyepieces go straight back into their cases when I've finished with each one. I don't like dust getting on them.
If the scope is dewy at the end of the night, I'll wipe it down the best I can before putting it back in the shed. It is covered with a cotton slip cover which is tucked in all the way around the base then a shade cloth slip cover is put over the top of that.
I don't have any expensive eyepieces, but I keep my favourites for my use only and have a selection that are for "public" use.
I have the obligitory IceInSpace sticker on the OTA and have added a few Celtic and Tattoo designs in ink to the tube as well. Just to make it a little bit different from all the other Dobs on the field.
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