Cleaning eyepieces and lenses

[Fish]

I use an opticron microfiber cleaning cloth for my camera things, would this be ok for cleaning eyepieces and the front lens of my skywatcher mak ? Or would it damage the coatings.I have read about cleaning mirrors and presume glass optics are not so delicate?

[FLO]

The Opticron microfiber cloth will be fine.

For dust and the occasionally fingerprint, a huff and wipe is normally all that is required (condensation from a 'huff' is essentially distilled water, which is pertfect). For anything more serious, try the Baader Optical Wonder Fluid.

[Rob]

The baader fluid is ace.. I have some and use it all the time

[Fish]

Thanks for the info, I didnt realise that fluid was in a spray bottle, I think i will probably be investing in some .

[Chubster]

Take it this will also be OK for the front of the C8 ?

[Kai]

Ive done mine with it.

[centroid]

I use 3:1 ratio of Isopropyl Alchohol and De-Ionised Water, for cleaning all of my optics, including the Corrector Plate on the 10'' LX200GPS.

If the film/residue build-up on the Corrector Plate is particulary stubborn, I increase the ratio of De-ionised water to IPA, to 1:1.

Its important to use 98-99% purity IPA, and this can be obtained to order, via your local Pharmacist.

Probably stating the obvious, but dust/grit is the No.1 priority, and must be removed with a decent 'Blower', such as the Giotto Rocket Blower (around £10 from a decent camera shop), before any attempt at cleaning.

Dave

[legion48]

Ive done mine with it.

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Love the avatar Kai. Dwain Dibbley if I'm not mistaken?

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[John]

Ive done mine with it.

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Love the avatar Kai. Dwain Dibbley if I'm not mistaken?

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Dwain Dibbley - "The Duke of Dork" !.

John

[jcm]

Stretching the thread a bit. The problem I have been having is dust on the Toucam CCD when using high power barlows. I seem to be able to move the dust about but not remove it. There is very little space to clean the CCD.

John