Re: [ATM] cells and Dobs

[Steve Vegos <astro@rvi.net>]

Hi:

Shower caps, work well for both ends and can be removed while observing 
and stowed in your pocket or ???.  Keep things simple.

Steve
Oregon


Ken Reid wrote:
> Hello list,
> 
> My concern regarding the tubular Dob is keeping the mirror clean and protected, but I'd like to keep my 'first light' as is, rather than convert it to a truss scope.  Does anyone have their 'ideal' solution? Someone mentioned the word "tailgate". Is tailgate what it sounds like; easy access to the cell? (12" sonotube is a tight fit for a 10" cell).  Does anyone cap the top end?
> Maybe a bayonet arrangement out of wood, coupling the cell to the tube? 
> Just considering eventualities...
> 
> Thanks
> kr
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