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Old 17-11-2005, 07:29 AM
slice of heaven
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Originally Posted by Starkler
My next project (after getting the argo working) is a fan for the dob.

No not just a fan stuck to the back of the mirror cell, but a fan mounted to a plywood disc, sealed against the back of the scope with weatherstrip to give airflow around the mirror and up the tube to flush away the boundary layer.
I've done that, makes a big difference compared to an open back, but I still feel I have the need for a baffle to deflect more air over the mirrors face.


Thanks Bird, you've sold me on the idea, I like mods that give me the best chance of getting the most out of the scopes.
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