Re: RCX400 review ?

There might be a reason, probably thermal, for the gap. Perhaps a cover while
transporting and after cooldown would be a nice addition.

--- Dave
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"George Normandin" <georgepn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Phil Wheeler" <> wrote
> ...
>> RMOLLISE wrote:
>>>
>>> 1. The tube is not completely closed. There's a substantial gap between
>>> corrector and tube assembly that allows dust (and even insects!)
>>
>> Imagine what havoc a firefly could wreak :)
>
> About 3 years ago I had one fly into the dome and right down the tube of the
> 20-in RC I was using for CCD'ing. For some reason the image wouldn't
> flat-field properly!
>
> As for the RCX, I suppose you could wrap an Ace bandage around it!
>
> George Normandin
>


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