fountain Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 No, not that sort:) , but being fairly new to all this, and living on a windy coast, I have been reluctant to take my telescope out in blustery conditions for fear of dust getting in the tube causing mayhem.Am I right to think this, or am I being a tad too reserved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Wind does not help the cause, if you can observe from a sheltered spot it would be much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freff Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 A lot depends on the scope you have and what's getting in. If you are in conditions where sand or similar can get in then I may be concerned.Further would be the blustery conditions are going to make seeing a bit difficult with the scope moving about.Perhaps you could give us more info on the gear you have, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I had to hold the 12" Dob against the wind so others could have a look thru last monday at our club night. Not ideal, but did get a glimpse at the moon through breaks in the cloud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fountain Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Wow, thanks for the quick replies!It's a SW 150P EQ3-2 mount.I do put up tarpaulin to protect from light pollution, but it does get mighty windy round here with a lot of sand in the air.Difficult question I know, but what sort of wind speeds do peeps reckon I'd be safe with? Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freff Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 When you cant see your target because of shake, that'll be your limit.Different set ups will give better or worse seeing in the same conditions. I think it's a case of suck it and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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