daz Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Was just wondering as I was wiping everything down last night ( ), how people control dew on their eyepieces?I have an 8" Newt, so dew in the tube is not so much of an issue - I was thinking about a mod to a project Astroman had suggested for dew caps......daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Hi Daz,I use the Kendrick dew system. There's four ports on the controller. At the moment keep the corrector plate clear and another keeps the eyepiece i'm using clear. I hold another eyepiece in my hand, which keeps that one clear. The eyepieces in the case dew up the second i open the lid. Have to plan ahead and make sure i'm holding the one i think i'll need.I do need a third heater band for the finderscope. Trouble is you need a monster powerstation to run a big dew system.Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 Hi russI was thinking about using some resistance wire round the EP in a heat-proof sleeve, just enough to generate about 5 watts.....daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I normally keep the one that I want sitting in my inside pocket of my jacket.Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 I was hoping to make a multi-functional device that would fit the EP's and my camera lens as well.Possibly using some high-tec elastic band or velcro arrangement!daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazOC Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I normally keep the one that I want sitting in my inside pocket of my jacket.AntThat works for me, I tend to pick out the 4 0r 5 Ep's I'm going to use and stick one in each pocket. Low tech, but effective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OXO Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I do the same as Gaz, but i have placed a small cardboard box under my laptop in winter with the EP'S in, this keep's em warm enough to stop dew forming..James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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