Fw: ATM - Mirror dust and washing it off

["Charles Hovatter" <charleshovatter@acelink.net>]

Jay said:

Subject: Re: ATM - Mirror dust and washing it off


>But you know the little dust fibers are degrading the image.  Sure
you might
>not be able to notice it.  Probably because the build-up has been
slow and
>gradual and you have no point of reference (a clean scope standing
next to the
>dirty one).  Chuck... if it wasn't for all the work involved I think
I would
>be inclined to spritz the mirror before every use.   ;-)
>
>Jay

Hello Jay,

I didn't mean to give the idea that it was good to have dirty optics.
What I really meant to say was - Yes ,it does mess up the view - But,
just wait till see what cleaning does to the glass surface if you
don't do it right.   Well- I wouldn't admit this to anybody but you
guys; But I once sent a 8" mirror (that was mine from the "word go")
that needed recoating to the coaters.   They did a good job, but sent
a note with the returned mirror that the glass was scratched!   And
all this time I thought it was in the coating!   Look;  I'm only
trying to help here. May I quote you? - OK - "Sure you might not be
able to notice it"   That's key!   I challenge you to tell me which
is the dirty mirror;  Not, which has more eye grease on the lens.
(that "IS" important!)   Just try me Jay!

-Good post. - I like that!   <G>

Charles Hovatter
3655 Cooper Nicholson Rd.
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Phone: 1-615-746-2789

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Thanks,

-Chuck