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Old 25-06-2008, 09:43 PM
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[quote=AstralTraveller;339408]
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Originally Posted by AstralTraveller View Post
Your tube isn't as black as it seems, especially at shallow angles. [/quote]

Sorry Jen, I think I mislead you, sort of. I still say you will have reflections off the tube, but if the 'stripes' you mention are at 90 degree then, yes, it is from you spider. You should see this on any bright star when centred. With the moon they may even be visible before the moon is in view. Your spider vanes also aren't black enough. Trouble is that applying flocking will only make the vanes thicker and more of a problem. Very black paint is probably the only way to improve things (you will never eliminate it). The type of paint is on the forum somewhere.

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Dave
Hey Dave thank you for sharing your knowledge i might look into that cheers there is a lot of helpful people around here i wish i found this site much sooner cheers
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