Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Flat   Falcon Birder super member Reged: 04/16/07 Posts: 111 Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins       07/12/08 10:17 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   I believe they use a glovebox or enclosed apparatus to purge the binoculars in the N2 atmosphere before sealing it off. -------------------- Zen-Ray SUMMIT 10x42 WP Swaroski 8.5x42 EL Leica 8x32 Ultravid Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Nitrogen or Argon filled bins Martin O 07/08/08 01:28 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins Roadbike   07/10/08 08:55 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins Falcon Birder   07/11/08 01:48 AM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins DJB   07/11/08 03:22 AM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins EdZ   07/11/08 05:52 AM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins DJB   07/12/08 03:53 AM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins EdZ   07/12/08 06:08 AM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins Falcon Birder   07/12/08 10:17 AM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins hallelujah   07/08/08 04:42 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins Martin O   07/08/08 05:01 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins ronharper   07/08/08 10:37 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins hallelujah   07/08/08 10:58 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins KennyJ   07/08/08 01:56 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins Martin O   07/08/08 03:02 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins ronharper   07/08/08 04:17 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins Ragaisis   07/09/08 09:01 AM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins Gordon Rayner   07/09/08 09:02 PM Re: Nitrogen or Argon filled bins EdZ   07/10/08 05:41 AM Extra information 12 registered and 15 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  EdZ  Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Rating: Thread views: 730 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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