too cold

[cearnshaw]

just been out to look at Saturn. Reasonable views but every time I got the rings sharp the eyepiece misted. Any tips other than try and improve my breath holding? :laughing2:

[George]

just been out to look at Saturn. Reasonable views but every time I got the rings sharp the eyepiece misted. Any tips other than try and improve my breath holding? :laughing2:

Warm the eyepiece in your pocket first, usually delays any misting.

[Doc]

Pocket, hair dryer, dew strip.

I keep mine in my pocket seems to work fine.

[roberte76]

i actually hold my breath (like a sniper) and when forced to breathe attempt to blow it away from the eyepiece and finder scope via the creation of a pouting expression with the mouth, and a turn of the neck also away from them :laughing2: .......well you asked

[Bigwings]

Do you want to borrow my Snorkel?

[Doc]

I've been practising and can hold my breath for 62 seconds

Plenty of time for a good look at Saturn

[Terry]

Any one ever thought of using a snorkel and nose clip This would put your exhaled breath above the EP.

Terry

[philsail1]

i actually hold my breath (like a sniper) and when forced to breathe attempt to blow it away from the eyepiece and finder scope via the creation of a pouting expression with the mouth, and a turn of the neck also away from them :laughing2: .......well you asked

I wouldn't broadcast your method too vigorously "roberte76!"

philsail1

P.S. As keen as I am to get out viewing, when it's that cold "earnshaw," I think well Saturn's been around for millions of years, missing it for another week or two won't matter!

[Terry]

Obviously didn't see bigwings post. Shows great minds think alike.

Terry

[philsail1]

Well, at least he's "pouting" in the dark Terry!

philsail1

[jonbarr87]

Just curious... how cold are we talking here?

[philsail1]

My bloods thin "johnbarr87"!

Anything below about 15C and my arthritis starts playing up.

I know there must be a lot worse, but that's how much I can stand thesedays!

philsail1

[cearnshaw]

-4C here yesterday at 21:00

[Dave]

Holding your breath reduces the sensitivity of the eye, so you can't see such faint objects.

Drinking alcohol does the same. Oh well!!!

[scotastro]

The moisture causing the problem is more likely to be coming from your eye not your mouth or nose unless you are breathing out as you approach the scope.

Mike

[jonbarr87]

Holding your breath reduces the sensitivity of the eye, so you can't see such faint objects.

Drinking alcohol does the same. Oh well!!!

At least with the alcohol you dont notice the cold as much lol