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ATM issue - condensation or something more sinister?
Mold or mould toxicity brings up interesting consequences. This may be why some firms will not deal with mold or fungus in optics. If a firm does deal with it, I suppose a separate building is used with one or two AirSentry type units with military grade filters. I suppose masks are worn by... -
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ATM issue - condensation or something more sinister?
Personally, I would not take a telescope in that condition into my home. Even if it was free. At least at my age. When younger I might have tried to clean it. I am surprised if a bricks and mortar store sold a telescope in that condition. I would not sell such a scope to anybody. If I had... -
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ATM issue - condensation or something more sinister?
Hi and welcome. If the mold is on the outer surface of a flat optical window or outer surface of a lens it can be carefully wiped off. If on the inside it needs removing for cleaning. If the body and eyepiece are still nitrogen or argon filled then reapplying inert gas is necessary to be...