Don O'Cain
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Reged: 10/20/05
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Loc: Utah
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I always get twisted with this. I use Dr.Clay Sherrod cleaning solution with OPTO Wipes and I get the nastiest corretor plates and eyepieces looking brand new.
I agree that small dust spots mean nothing but it gets to a point were you have to clean. Following Dr Clay's technique and using his cleaner is really the way to go to enjoy revitalized optics,specialy for the eyepieces. 
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PhilCo126
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Reged: 01/14/05
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Glassthrower,
Baader makes special cleaning cloths:
http://www.teleskop-service.de/baaderseiten/baadervorschau/sonne.htm#putztuch
What's Your opinion ? 
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TALK2KEV
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Norvin
you are right on I have used this method for years works great for me.
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Glassthrower
Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks
Reged: 04/07/05
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PhilCo -
I went to the link you provided, but I had a hard time trying to translate the page into English.
My first impression is this (even though I have never seen or used the product in question) - I would rather trust a cleaning cloth made by Baader than a generic "no-name" cloth that is marketed for all types of optics. At least Baader is a reputable name known in the astronomy field. But like I said, I have never used this product.
MikeG
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starbuck
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Reged: 03/31/06
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Loc: uk
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the following info i'd recieved with a lens clean kit
firstly-DO NOT CLEAN YOUR TELESCOPE!this might seem like a strange piece of advise to kick off a set of instructions suppied with the telescope cleaning kit,but it is a fact that on nearly all occasions where people have asked our advice about cleaning a telescope the instrument simply did not need cleaning at all! the general rule with telescopes is,if you have any doubts about whether an optical component requires cleaning-don't clean it.dust,even quite alot of it,will no difference to the performance of the instrument.dust is opaque and blocks light rather than bends it.and we strongly recommend that you avoid any routine cleaning of the optical components purely to get rid of dust
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doctordub
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I usually use an air bulb, but when that is not enough there is a safe and simple method for cleaning optics. Obtain two squeeze bottles, one for distilled water the other for 100% ethanol. Place lens or mirror to be cleaned vertically, and alternate spraying water and 100% Ethanol, ending with 100% ethanol that will evaporate quickly. Excess fluid can be blotted at lower optical edge with a lint free paper or cloth. i usually use 100% ethanol on a Q-Tip for eyepieces, because eyelash oil is the main contaminant.
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Anonymous
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Hey Carol...I just purchased a 10" LX200R and haven't had it out yet. I did align the spotter scope with the main one. I'm a rookie and would like some tips and advice on my first night out. Can you advise? Thanks!
Rich
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Xone
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Reged: 05/06/06
Posts: 63
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A Bolivian Oily Moth has built a mucus-cocoon on my objective, any ideas what can I do to remove it ?
Thanks.
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Glassthrower
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Xone -
Zeiss makes a nice cocoon solvent.
MikeG
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Xone
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Thanks Mike, I would like to share my experience since purchasing.
At 01:15 the clouds moved enough for me to setup the telescope, so I decided to drip the solvent on the objective, just a few drops as it says on the tube. I lined up the telescope to the moon as I've done on numerous occations, my drawings up to this time have mainly been of a round or crescent-like structure, tinged with green. I was thinking of getting a better Telescope until Mike suggested the cocoon solvent by Zeiss.
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01:20 and the lens is definately clearer, the solvent appears to work quite fast... the objective looked much better! I looked through the eyepiece but the clouds had moved in again. Unfortunately I've not had chance to try the telescope out since due to poor weather.
Thanks again Mike, this topic has really helped me. I look forward to using it soon, weather permitting.
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Tony B
Reged: 07/11/06
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Loc: Minnesota
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how much would very tiny hairline scratches affect the performance of a mirror?
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Glassthrower
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Tony -
Mirrors are not my area of expertise, and I am sure someone who is more familiar with them will come along and give a better answer. But in the meantime, he is my two cents :
Dust is opaque and blocks light. Scratches are in the surface and they scatter light. The former does not affect performance (unless the lens/mirror is REALLY BAD DUSTY), while the latter can and usually does impact performance. Depending on the location of the scratches, how many there are, and how deep they are, the performance may or may not be noticeably affected. If you are like me, just knowing the scratches are there is enough to drive you nuts.
AFAIK, there is no (easy) way to repair a scratch.
Good luck and clear dark skies...
MikeG
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vegasmo
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Reged: 07/20/06
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Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Great article... I will follow your suggestions. Especially about the flippant, care-free friends.
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mstrplmber1
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Reged: 11/30/08
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Thanks for the info.I haven't touched or tried to clean anything. Is it nomal for the primary mirror to not look as clean as the mirror on your car or above your bathroom sink etc.,or should it be crystal clear. Thanks for the info.
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