Re: [ATM] Advice on Solar scopes/observation

[Mark Holm <mdholm@telerama.com>]

Joe wrote:

> I can understand this concept, but for one thing,
> 
> The suns energy is parallel with the tube. and there will be no heating
> because of this.

In my case at least, a few things protrude from the scope, such as the
focuser and eyepiece, plus, my clock drive sometimes gets forgetful or
distracted and neglects to push the scope for several minutes.  He
probably needs more lubrication, or perhaps less ;)

-- 
Mark Holm
mdholm@telerama.com

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