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There is a UTube video (link in this thread ) which presents an excellent (and simple) approach to cleaning telescope mirrors. -------------------- Fiske Miles Nikon 8x42 LX / 12x50 SE Binos Mini Borg 60ED, TV-101, AT80Ach, XT-8, C11/CI-700, 22-Inch Dob Way too many Nagler eyepieces http://www.fiskemiles.blogspot.com/ www.fiskemiles.com Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on What kind of compressed air? cosmic camper 06/26/08 01:06 PM Re: What kind of compressed air? David E   06/27/08 03:49 PM Re: What kind of compressed air? sarastro   07/01/08 07:46 PM Re: What kind of compressed air? Fiske   07/02/08 12:11 PM Re: What kind of compressed air? photonovore   07/03/08 12:28 PM Re: What kind of compressed air? Fiske   07/03/08 01:14 PM Re: What kind of compressed air? photonovore   07/03/08 09:39 PM Re: What kind of compressed air? Mr Magoo   07/03/08 09:56 AM Re: What kind of compressed air? jcjr   07/02/08 12:29 PM Re: What kind of compressed air? 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