Maybe there can be velcro "vents" in the shroud to allow for adequate ventilation when equalibrating the scope?
Anyhoo, I doubt there are terribly many people operating 12 inch scopes without cooling fans. Between vents int he shroud and fans, the system should equalibrate quickly. The shroud should also be made of a non-insulating material to allow the scope to reach equilibrium quicker.
-------------------- -Tristan Schwartz-
My Equipment:
6 inch Orion DSE dob
4 inch Galileo Newtonian
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