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Remember To Care For Your Telescope

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Remember To Care For Your Telescope

A telescope is a delicate piece of equipment, subject to wear and tear from usage and jostling from movement and travel. To keep your precious piece of astronomical equipment in top shape, remember these five things to care for your telescope:

1. Keep your fingers and any body parts away from the lenses and mirrors. Your body will leave oils, which can damage the optical coatings over time.
2. Avoid any jarring movements when transporting your telescope. Protect it from any chance of shock by accidental dropping or sudden movements at all times.
3. Care for your telescope by keeping it in a cool, dry place. Use silica gel packets, available from camera stores to help keep the moisture level down.
4. Keep your lens clean and dust free by keeping the lens cap on the telescope when it is not in use.
5. Use only lens cleaning solution and a lens cloth to clean your telescope lens. Never use a handkerchief or household tissues. Another option is to use a puff of air from a pressurized can to remove dust from your telescope lens.

   

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