Re: Scopes dripping wet

> If it is a long Refractor, such as my 5.2" F-12 Apomax, use two bags if
> you have to, one at each end. Let the scope warm up for at least a few
> hours till the scope reaches room temperature before revoving the bags,
> then let the scope finish "airing out" before it is stored back into its
> case.

I have found that even a short bag over the dewshield/lens, and another
short bag over the entire focuser (with a DDCAP in it), with 2 rubber
bands
on each end sealing the bag to the scope, works great.

Sure, moisture condenses all over the outside of the tube assembly for
a while, but the bagged ends stay dry.

.

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