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ChazK
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Reged: 11/23/05
Posts: 1453
Loc: Melbourne, Florida
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Learned Colleagues,
I recently built a concrete pier and have mounted my beloved NJP on it permanently. I cover it every night with a Tele Gizmo scope guard and am working on something to keep the elements off a little better. I am concerned with humidity (It's raining even now) I have had nights where the dew gathered as if I had turned the hose on it and I have gone out with WD40 and hit the joints being mindful of the electronics and the gears as I worry that the oil might damage the lubricant from the manufacturer. Other than that what else should I do? I worry about the heat. If I left it uncovered for any length of time would that be harmful? I leave the car out in the heat and it gets very hot but the electronics are not effected. I'm just being paranoid I'm sure, but any tips to keep my investment running would be helpful.
Thanks in advance...
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Tak TOA 130mm/NJP Temma2
Tak FS 60CB
Canon 40D (unmodded)
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6
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LLEEGE
Running out of Oxygen
Reged: 03/03/05
Posts: 9753
Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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Here is a solution I came up with for extended set ups. All you need to do is put a 60-100w lamp in to keep the moisture at bay. I came up with the idea so I wouldn't have to break down the mount should inclement weather roll in while on dark site visits.
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"Okay! You draw the straws. I'm-a taking the parachute."
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ChazK
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 11/23/05
Posts: 1453
Loc: Melbourne, Florida
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Agreed....Brilliant! Looks like I'm off to HD tomorrow. (Like I need an excuse!)
Thanks!
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Tak TOA 130mm/NJP Temma2
Tak FS 60CB
Canon 40D (unmodded)
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6
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LLEEGE
Running out of Oxygen
Reged: 03/03/05
Posts: 9753
Loc: Cloud-chester,NY
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Let us know how it works out!
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"Okay! You draw the straws. I'm-a taking the parachute."
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ngc6475
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Reged: 03/02/02
Posts: 4999
Loc: 38°21'N 120°55'W
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Walter
"There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls."
-George Carlin
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Moggi1964
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Reged: 11/07/05
Posts: 3063
Loc: Madison. NJ. USA
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Chaz,
I did the same thing when my LX200R was set up outside with a Telegizmos 365 cover on it. Worked a treat.
I shall be doing the same when I finally get a pier for MY NJP.
Let us know how it works for you.
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Morris
WO110 w/TEC lens
WO80EDII and 66SD
Astrosystems Telekit 10" with F/6 JC Wilkinson mirror
Seymor Rosin F/4.5 Astrograph in the making
Criterion RV6 - July 1974
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