Temp control success

[davidpretorius]

well she is improving, i have just moved the scope ready for some mars viewing (even mick pinner is getting the lpi out tonight!!!!!)

if i take a straight line average over the entire night, the mirror is cooling as quick as the ambient.
but since it went horizontal, it has been cooling faster!

[ving (David)]

well thats interesting davo, horizontal hey... so the fan has made a big diference then would you say?

oh and bout the mirror clamps... they just look tight to me, but if they arent effecting you view it doesnt matter just leave it.
I do mine tight enough to touch the mirror and then about half a turn so the top rubber bit is still sitting flat.

[davidpretorius]

Originally Posted by ving

well thats interesting davo, horizontal hey... so the fan has made a big diference then would you say?

sort of.

I believe that i will cut a hole in the side and some vents in the other side and then suck air out.

That is the plan!

[ving (David)]

Originally Posted by davidpretorius

sort of.

I believe that i will cut a hole in the side and some vents in the other side and then suck air out.

That is the plan!

cool

/me waits for results...