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Old 12-05-2008, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Gargoyle_Steve View Post
To keep dew off a larger sized ep when leaving it in the focusser for a while slip a neoprene (wetsuit material) stubby/can cooler over it - preferably a DRY unused one.

They fit the Orion Stratus / Baader Hyperion / Vixen LVW ep's close enough to stay in place but loose enough to slip on and off. Try to get a cooler that doesn't have the smal "drain" hole in the bottom.

(I actually carry 2-3 coolers in my obs gear now for just this purpose - and another to actually keep the coke cold!)
I use one of those for the view finder on my 10" dob and I use an old white beach towel draped over the dob when checking out the computer etc. The towel also serves as a shoulder warmer when viewing.
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