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Old August 22nd 03, 04:56 PM
BenignVanilla
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When I put my scope outside to get it close to the ambient temp, should I
keep then lens cap on or off?

BV.


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Old August 22nd 03, 05:05 PM
Jeroen Smaal
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"BenignVanilla" wrote in message
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When I put my scope outside to get it close to the ambient temp, should I
keep then lens cap on or off?

BV.



With the lens cap off, it will cool down faster, but you'll have a greater
chance of condensation once your observing session starts.

Jeroen.


 




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