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• Cleaning corrector plate Let me know if there’s anything I’m doing wrong. So after digesting the info contained in the YouTu Aug 18, 2021 · Page 1 of 2 - Cleaning my corrector plate, Celestron 11" XLT - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi, Just looking for a quick spot of advice, please. I was going to need to be more aggressive. Months and months of exposure can occur before cleaning is necessary. Apr 22, 2019 · Meade homemade cleaning solution on the corrector plate of my 12" SCT for the past 18 years. It works magic on the binoculars and eyepieces Ive used it on, but for some leaves smears on the corrector plate, making it more foggy than before Aug 25, 2018 · This cleaning tool will restore your eyepiece to proper condition. Then wait some more. The C11 corrector glass, is about 1/4" thick and weighs about 3 lbs. I did have some Isopropyl Alc (only 70%) on hand and tried that but it didn't seem to make much of a dent at all. Is there anything that Im missing or doing incorrectly? Dust off the SCT Create a solution of isopropyl alcohol and Nov 28, 2010 · Part 8: Cleaning the Corrector Plate; Part 9: Installing the Corrector Plate and Closing the Tube; Part 8: Cleaning the Corrector Plate. Make sure the scope is pointing upward at a 45 degree angle before you do this. Clay's method is the one I use. I not only show you how to clean the Dec 22, 2016 · This is how I clean my corrector plate and only needs to be done if very grubby as over cleaning is much worse than a dirty corrector plate. Jun 4, 2020 · In order to clean your corrector plate, use a dust blower first. Some SCT owners report Mar 22, 2019 · Page 1 of 9 - Ruined corrector plate coating with Zeiss lens cleaner - posted in Cats & Casses: I recently purchased a never used MTS-SC8 -- old school 8in SCT with pedestal stand and lx motor drive. There was also some accumulation of residue from what looked like Apr 22, 2024 · Thanks, that makes sense. Not in general, but on optics Jul 2, 2007 · I've found two schools of thought on this topic: the Dr. s below is an example of the one of the flats I took last night after cleaning the outside of the corrector plate. Some basic information: I have used this scope for about 3 hours total. The Meade LX-200 site said,I have an LX-50, 90 percent Aug 13, 2023 · Change out with fresh tissue often! Dry the corrector using dry tissue with the same gentle radial motion and swap out with clean, dry tissue often! You should end up with a substantial pile of used tissue at your feet when you finish cleaning the corrector plate. Below are a couple of examples of how bad things can be and still not need cleaning. I used distilled water, 91% rubbing alcohol in 1:1 mixuter and a drop of Kodak Photoflow, along with medicinal grade gauze to appy the solution to the plate. remove the pressure ring around the perimeter of the corrector plate. It will clean off easily enough with Baader fluid but you will have to remove the corrector, this is straightforward but you have to be careful with the orientation as Michael says. Oct 1, 2020 · EdgeHD 8" Misaligned Corrector Plate - posted in Cats & Casses: So I have a new EdgeHD 8 and going through the process that the hyperstar imagers do (https://www. I didnt see it in this forum. There appears to be several small fungus areas on the INSIDE of the corrector plate. 3. Some dust on the lens will have no effect on the views through the telescope. Mar 20, 2023 · Page 1 of 3 - Just picked up a "free" C8need help with cleaning corrector - posted in Cats & Casses: Today I picked up what appears to be a mid to late 80s C8 with StarBright coatings. When caught in the light correctly I can see streaks on the surface of Aug 30, 2017 · Hi - This hardly an original question (and I did check out earlier comments on the subject - but this is different). This should be done very gently, with cotton-wool pads or tissues, applying alternating washes of distilled water and alcohol. Jim Thought you might like to see the results of my cleaning of the corrector plate of the 12-inch Meade Classic LX-200 which we will be using for our TESS TFOP SG-1 ground based photometry work. Replacing a corrector with fitted secondary after cleaning, the importance of the original position of the corrector ensures the correct position of the secondary relative to the primary. 9% Iso Propyl Alcolhol (IPA), as the general view of people seemed to be the purer the IPA the better. The corrector plate can be cleaned as you would a camera lens - use a soft brush or blower to clean off larger bits of dust or grit - then use a lens wipe or microfiber cloth to clean the rest. May 10, 2022 · Removing and cleaning corrector - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere. Cleaning has more potential for permanent damage to the telescope than any other operation. I tried all kind of solutions, some of them leave very bad fog some of them less. It is important to mark the placement and orientation of the optics before we disassemble. Tube points downwards at a slight angle, say 15 degrees. Need to clean the corrector plate on your SCT Telescope? This video has ALL the info that you need to get the job done. Since my system is a perma mount in an observtory the optics get rather dusty and dirty, so my corrector plate gets cleaned a couple of times a year. Sep 1, 2015 · Make sure to mark the corrector plate to the tube before removal. When I took the corrector off, I found it was already Mar 27, 2004 · Cleaning Corrector Plate - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: I recently had to clean the corrector plate on my 14 LX200, and I faced a lot of troubles. Peter Drew Posted January 1, 2014 Apr 10, 2022 · Page 1 of 2 - Meade ACF SCTs: Preserving collimation when removing corrector plate - posted in Cats & Casses: There are many posts on this forum where a Meade ACF owner has removed the corrector plate for some reason, maybe for cleaning, flocking, painting or during the installation of Bobs knobs** and then found upon re-assembly that the instrument is way out of collimation and find it a real Feb 12, 2023 · At some point I am going to want to clean the corrector plate on both sides. Fungus can ruin the coatings on the surface of the Corrector as well as any other optical surface. When we took the lens cover off I immediately noticed a lot of condensation on the inside of the scope. 🙂 Sep 23, 2007 · Cleaning the outer surface of corrector plate 8SE? - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: HiI ve seen a few posts regarding dust and cleaning of the inside of an OTA. If you took your time and follow his steps just as described you will end up with a perfectly clean corrector plate, as if it was just delivered from Meade. Clay school, which regards corrector plate cleaning as a kind of last resort fraught with danger and to be avoided until absolutely necessary, and the Bill Cook school (Bill is a Cloudy Nights optics repair professional), who is, let's say, far more casual. The corrector is not in focus, dirt and fingerprints can't be seen using in the eyepiece. net (Clay Sherrod) Our friend at Pacific Sky Observatory, Jim Phillips, has found an excellent source of COTTON PADS for cleaning corrector plates and other lens/optical systems. I have a simpler question. CLEANING CORRECTOR PLATES With corrector plates, first dust off the plate with the canned air. You can use other lens cleaning fluids. Most Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes will just need the outside cleaned. Some said 99 percent only,some said they have used 71 percent with no problems. Sep 13, 2020 · The glass in the photos is called the corrector or corrector plate. It had been neglected in storage for many years. The mirror coating is super delicate so I wouldn’t recommend anything stronger than using a squeeze bulb to blow off bits of dust. But now, onward to the Corrector Plate. To clean the corrector, Celestron recommends a simple solution of 50 to 70% alcohol. I am sure there are discussions on this but I am starting a new one. I took my Meade 8 inch SCT apart to flock the tube. Only clean the corrector when absolutely necessary. look for "registration" marks on the corrector's edge and the adjoining cell. Can someone point me at any suitable resources about dismantling the corrector plate assembly and cleaning the inside? Dec 25, 2021 · Page 1 of 2 - After replacing Corrector Plate - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: My OTA Celestron CPC EDGEHD 1100’s corrector plate got broken and luckily Ive found the replacement corrector plate of the same model. Tree oil will not generally damage the coatings, nor will dust or pieces of gunk. After a run to Ace Hardware, I had my collection of cleaning products. I did some research online and ordered a Doc Clay's Cleaning Kit from OPT. I checked all the website and YouTube video to clean corrector plate of my Celestron cpc EdgeHD 1100. The best approach is progressive: clean only as much as you need, starting with the gentlest cleaning and then using more force if required. If you want to remove the corrector plate and clean the back, well, wait until it id darn dirty. I cleaned the corrector plate with Distilled water isopropyl alcohol and detergent solution after that I finally cleaned by Lens Cleaner. Need to clean so I'll try the corrector plate glass first cleaning with the correct cleaning mixture. Nov 30, 2011 · Hi All,How clean does the corrector plate on an SCT need to be? Is it similar to that of a newtonian primary mirror i. Second - I hate dew. Here are some useful tricks to dismount and strip down the corrector plate of a scope in order to clean it and pick up all deposits. com/SCT corrector plate cleaning is very simple with First Contact non-spray formula polymer. In order to do that, I needed to clean the corrector plate. Any commercial domestic brand will do for this. Usually, just a thin layer of dust it's not a big deal. Oct 18, 2006 · 1. 8 and it takes about a dozen to clean a 10" LX200 corrector plate. The results were spectacular! I have included a few images of the before appearance and one of the finished result! I am very happy with the results!! The Maksutov was a breeze (though cleaning it revealed idiotic Chinese chinagraph/wax pencil serial/assembly number residue ON the corrector plate!), the Mak-Newt a bit of a headache since it is not a well sealed system and there was crud on the INSIDE of the corrector (I damned well don't recommend removing the corrector on a Mak Newt as it is Mar 23, 2021 · Celestron Nexstar 6SE Corrector Plate Cleaning - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Hello fellows, I recently purchased a Nexstar 6SE and have a few questions about cleaning corrector plates. Oct 20, 2022 · Once the position is found it would be marked relative to the corrector and the corrector relative to the tube. When optics are truly dusty or dirty, they need cleaning. We clean the corrector plate Method for cleaning Schmidt-Cassegrain Corrector Plates* You should never attempt to remove the corrector plate. Nov 28, 2020 · Hi all. 2. I have cleaning kit , also I found small white dot on the plate I dont now what is it anyone have idea I was also bamboozled by the number of methods there are to clean a corrector plate. repeat steps 3-4 until entire corrector is clean. cloudynimize-perf-r3013) I find that my corrector does not appear centered with the primary mirror; its not concentric like the image later in that link. I asked Dec 30, 2006 · Dr. Jan 25, 2019 · Mirrors and lenses can be quite dirty without compromising images. 1. Mar 12, 2014 · The milkyness on the inside of the corrector plate on early SCT's is usually caused by the egassing of the solvent used in the matt black paint on the inside of the tube, it's what gives them their distinctive smell. Once the dust is mostly eliminated, I'll give it a second cleaning pass and this time I use gentle cleaning action (almost no pressure). Dust the corrector with canned air. Cleaning of the Primary and Secondary mirrors can only be done in a workshop by trained technicians. Aug 10, 2020 · Again, the corrector plate is much more durable than mirror surfaces and I generally never need to clean the mirror surfaces since Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes aren't "open" to the air. It still looks factory new no streaks, no sleeks, no scratches, no smears with no fuss and no muss. photoniccleaning. At night, this is not much of an issue, but during Solar imaging, this becomes particularly serious since anything on the objective shows as a tiny defocused ring against the bright Jun 8, 2012 · Next, use white Kleenex tissue (non-scented) rolled up into pillows heavily "wet" with cleaning solution to clean the corrector plate using a very light radial motion (center to edge). A previous user of the scope had suffered a little water damage and some drying marks were left over on the SCT corrector plate which we decided to clean. Then I applied the lens cleaning solution from the kit on a fine microfiber cloth and worked on cleaning the corrector. I did not take out the primary mirror but cleaned it in place. I want to clean my corrector plate. I used my scope without a dew shield a number of times and as a results I have a number of marks, spots etc on the outer corrector plate which I havent cleaned off. What were they thinking? Jul 3, 2017 · I've used this solution to clean the corrector plate on my 12" SCT for the past 17 years. now I can see some very tiny dots all over the corrector plate. In the end, I ended up getting the celestron lens cleaning kit and a hand air blower. While the glass is much cleaner than before, worrisome dew stains and what looked like pollen marks removed, I am stil less than happy with the results. If there is dust or a film on the inside of your corrector plate, or you want to get rid of stains on the enclosed optical elements of your Schmidt-Cassegrain, then the corrector plate must be removed. I cleaned it very carefully by Soft Cotton Pads dipped in Mixture of water and few drops of dish washer followed by lens cleaner liquid but I’m not satisfied with the results. However, I suspect that the person before me did just that because I see the telltale signs of poor cleaning: streaks and drying Jan 2, 2019 · I've cleaned it had some haze in a few areas of the corrector plate where the cleaning mixture appeared to dry. Condensation in city areas will contain contaminates that can leave marks or spots on the corrector plate. Unfortunately the previous owner wasn't too careful with the scope, resulting in some smudges on the front glass (corrector plate). It appears that I am going to have to clean the corrector plate. If there are none, use a little "White Out" to make a tiny mark on the edge of the glass and the adjacent cell. Apr 27, 2022 · Used this method this afternoon to clean corrector plates of two donated Meade 8" SCTs. Reading up on it, it seems that it's in general adviced to not try to clean the glass (besides an airblower and Dec 2, 2020 · Cleaning of Corrector Plate CPC EdgeHD 1100 - posted in Cats & Casses: Hello. Use aceton for cleaning the rest of the plate, but be careful not to touch any plastic with the aceton. It's coming back together well. It takes me about 5 minutes to complete the job. Soak the edge with acetone and gently wipe about the center starting from the middle of the plate. Spray corrector plate with light mist of dilute liquid detergent. - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: I read the instructions in the instruction book for my LX200 For the first time in 6 yrs I cleaned it using facial tissue and alcohol as per instructions. It's taken longer than I expected, but a lot was done. Cleaning the corrector should be done as infrequently as possible. Figure 1-1. Be prepared to do a lot of dabbing and take your time. On one occasion I removed the corrector plate, leaving the secondary mirror in-place, so that I could clean the underside, which had a 'film' built up on the inside (a bit like the inside of a car windscreen). Apr 19, 2023 · Cleaning corrector plate - posted in Cats & Casses: Hello Gang, I used the concoction (distilled water, 90% isolated and 1 drop dawn) found here on cloudy for cleaning the corrector plate glass, but now I am left with cloudy/foggy streaks through out. 5. Here the initial state of the corrector. I looked into the Celestrons website on lens cleaning and they suggested 50%-70% alcohol to rub it (https://www. Aug 8, 2004 · Cleaning a Corrector Plate - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi All, I was reading on the web about cleaning a corrector plate & was wondering what the group would have to say. CM SCT Corrector Plate Removal Read this entire document before starting! Both the inside and outside of my corrector plate had accumulated enough slimy humidity over the first year and a half of my N11's existence that it required a good cleaning, inside and out. Feb 12, 2015 · About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Oct 15, 2017 · Had a go at cleaning the corrector plate on my 8" EdgeHD today with somewhat mixed results ?. Then sit down and read a book or make a hot fudge sundae. It looks like a lot of it is on the inside (it's been in its case in the garage for over 21 years untouched). Nov 9, 2021 · The dew evaporated with no problem, but left a thick coat of sticky, gritty dust on the corrector plate. I installed, aligned and collimated it and now here are results below. The owner stated it was stored in the garage, but its got a lot of dirt all over it. Ill brush dust occasionally. Aug 10, 2023 · Cleaning & disassembly. I've never taken it apart before. Seems it is not used that often, but I hope to change that. I cleaned the secondary and corrector as well. The corrector plate still looks factory new, including the optical coatings no scratches, no sleek no smudges and no fuss! Folks this is a bad thing. The inside of the corrector plate has dust as can be seen in the picture. Also the mirror in the diagonal is Jul 25, 2023 · Exposed refractor objective lenses or Schmidt-Cassegrain corrector plates are more vulnerable to dust accumulation. Nothing fell or cracked or chipped. Then retry imaging see if the infamous dust bunnies disappear. Nov 22, 2019 · Cleaning corrector plate/mirror on vintage Celestron C8 - posted in Classic Telescopes: I have found a number of posts and YT videos on the subject of cleaning the optics on SCs. Can someone point me in the right direction to remedy this? I am looking for resources on how to remove the corrector as well as deal with Aug 17, 2015 · What I've done successfully since 1976? 1. Jun 28, 2014 · Remove the Corrector Plate? Maybe. May 9, 2010 · If they clean the corrector plate, they more likely will clean the whole scope, which could cost a few $100 dallars, others will chime in with cleaning methods It takes 4 or 5 to clean a camera lens like a 85 mm F1. After doing some research, I bought a bottle of 99. From dew on the corrector and the build up of dirt over time, the corrector is quite dirty. Link to our store page:http://www. Nov 23, 2007 · In the five years that I owned my 10" LX20GPS, I cleaned the corrector plate twice. If you want to clean the front face of the corrector plate, go ahead any time is bothers you. It was in all original packaging with manuals and everything included. They sites I saw had different opinions about which alcohol to use. Jul 2, 2020 · It's apparent that the corrector plate needs cleaning. The cardinal, the primary, the essential rule is not to clean too often. Apr 21, 2021 · Page 1 of 2 - dusty or scratched Maksutov-Cassegrain corrector - posted in Cats & Casses: The corrector lens/plate of my Omegon MightyMak 1000/90 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope appears to be a dust magnet. While there Sep 21, 2014 · How to clean fungus on corrector - posted in Cats & Casses: I recently got an 8 older Meade SCT from local craigslist. I prefer to clean my corrector plates yearly. Dust off the corrector plate with a very soft wide artists brush to remove any grit. This dust will not blow off or brush off. Here are some guidelines on cleaning: I clean camera optics after trips to the beach, more for the salt, and I am usually cleaning the skylight filters that I can ditch if I scratch. However, after talking to a friend who has a PhD in optics, he suggested not Jun 14, 2020 · Why would they do such a thing? Search me. We clean the corrector plate, review some changes to the setup, and perform some adjustments We do a few housekeeping tasks now that the SCT is back outside. Jun 17, 2018 · Cleaning the corrector plate of a Meade LX200 - posted in Cats & Casses: I have access to a club 14 LX200 that is in a Sky Sked Pod III. Used it to clean the corrector plate on my C8 and the lens on my Astrophysics 152 Starfire. Owner of a C14 here. Apr 27, 2022 · Page 1 of 3 - Cleaning corrector plate on SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: I saw a vidieo on this guy had a bunch of scopes for sale,,saw him breath on the front of a sct and used a tissue to wipe it down,,what do you guys think of that,,it was a Meade 8 or 10in Feb 1, 2018 · I used the method for cleaning lenses described on the Televue website. Aug 6, 2020 · You can most likely use a blower bulb to blow off most of the the dust without even touching the corrector plate. Mar 21, 2012 · Corrector plate cleaning - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: Hey folks,So heres a question Ive been wrestling withhow often/when should one clean the corrector plate?Ive read up on the recommended cleaning instructions (Arkansas Sky Observatory) and they seem quite laborious, which leads me to believe that this is not something to be taken lightly. it can be reasonably dirty / dusty before it will affect visual or photo results. And surely, they are aware the corrector will have to be removed sooner rather than later for corrector cleaning or some other reason—like weird streaks of something on the tube interior. Based on what Ive read from other threads, Ive decided to go with the below method of cleaning. This image is a little underexposed and the focus is a bit soft: But, it was taken with this lens: This image is nice and sharp and I doubt anyone Feb 29, 2020 · Cleaning an SCT Corrector Lens. I have read that I should never remove the Meade SCT corrector plate because it is aligned in some perfect position. First advice, do *never* try to blowing the dust with a compressed air or using a clean hair brush. It's not a good idea to remove the Oct 15, 2017 · Cleaning Corrector Plate - Mixed Results - posted in Cats & Casses: Well Had a go at cleaning the corrector plate on my 8 EdgeHD today with somewhat mixed results 😏. or so. Moisten a Kim Wipe folded into a square with the cleaning solution. These pads are a wonderful solution, totally lint and streak-free according to Oct 2, 2023 · Celestron Lens Cleaner on SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: Hello CN, I live in a very air polluted area, and through viewing the planets with my C8 scope, it has gotten a little bit dirty, and so I went out and bought the Celestron lens cleaning kit. If the scope I had just cleaned had not been contaminated with cigarette smoke I probably would have never needed to physically touch the corrector. I obtained the Celestron 11 last October through lucky happenstance - right place at the right time and at a very low ball price… very. Works the same for cleaning corrector plates. Cover was on at all times other than the few Jan 1, 2014 · The corrector may need some cleaning with distilled water and those alcohol liquids (they may not dissolve some stuff from the plate, while water could). Sep 2, 2024 · Hi, I just bought a used celestron DX5, 5" SCT used. Thanks for the reply and info Hi. Before cleaning the corrector plate, go back and re-read the last few paragraphs of Chapter 2. First, let me note that you do not want to bump, graze or touch the primary mirror in any way - it WILL leave a spot and cleaning the primary is much more difficult and risky than cleaning the corrector plate. Our First Contact Po Feb 25, 2013 · Cleaning corrector plate and primary on C6-SCT - posted in Cats & Casses: I am going to be taking the corrector plate off, well the cell holding the entire corrector plate and secondary, not actually taking the glass out of its holder, to do some work to the baffle tube in the middle of the primary. Lots of advice on the net about ways to clean it. Jul 13, 2021 · It's been nearly 6 years since I bought my Celestron 11" EdgeHD telescope and I've noticed the inside portion of the corrector plate somehow got dirty. e. I purchased some Baader Optical Aug 12, 2012 · Subject: New Cleaning Pads Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 04:42:43 From: sherrodc@ipa. Then use an optcs cleaning cloth and alcohol in order to clean around the secondary holder and the plastic corrector holder. You can clean both, plate and mirror. celestroorrector-plates). Do not cap your corrector plate let the morning take care of drying it out or if you have a dew gun (akin to a hairdryer)Take care of the dew in that manner. Now tips on when the corrector needs cleaning. The spots are very small (less than 3mm in diameter) and luckily, have not spread, but Id obviously like to get rid of the fungus if possible Your telescope is filthy! Take some time to clean it and keep it in tip-top shape for observing or astrophotography! Does the corrector plate on your Schmidt Feb 27, 2010 · Cleaning a corrector plate that has not been abuse should not require physically touching. Aug 17, 2015 · Wear gloves and take some Kleenex brand tissue (no oils, no fragrance, no nothing -- just tissue) and fold a piece into a small, manageable triangle. Maybe the desire to clean the corrector plate will go away by the time you're finished. Looking at the May 15, 2020 · Not meant to be a how-to. Removing the corrector can be done, but unless the OTA has vents or other ways for debris to enter the tube, or has mold growing inside, disassembly and internal cleaning should never be needed. Feb 16, 2021 · Page 1 of 2 - Cleaning corrector plate on C8 - thoroughly confused - posted in Cats & Casses: I just picked up a Nexstar 8 GPS over the weekend that has a few small spots of fungus on the outside of the corrector plate from being stored in a damp garage. The reason I ask is that I recently bought an early 1990's Celestron C8. Oct 26, 2006 · Cleaning Corrector Plate Lens - Meade LX200 cl. May 25, 2023 · I used my Celestron C6 SCT at an outreach event and last night discovered that some little darling has left a greasy paw print on the corrector plate. The Meade engineers made a mark on the corrector to tell us how they want the secondary to be mounted. Cleaning the front of the corrector plate will probably be required at least annually. Does anyone have experience removing this plate on the Edge 8, cleaning it and placing it back correctly? I would rather learn how to do this than send the telescope back to Celestron and wait weeks to get it back. any suggestions on the best way to clean it without damaging thy coatings? thanks. The mirror and inside of the corrector plate looked like they had been fogged/dewed-over a few too many times, and perhaps the built-in fan brought in a layer of fine dust and distributed it. The Nylon screws and the retainer are more than enough to hold the lens in place. Optical wipes may also be used. Finally use dry tissue with as little pressure as possible to clean up the wet corrector. Was just wondering if any owners/previous owners of a C8 could point me in the direction of a tutorial that they found to be helpful in cleaning the optics on some of Nov 22, 2022 · The next step would be to remove the corrector plate and clean the back of it as well as the primary mirror but Celestron advises against this and says it may void the warranty? Any thoughts would be much appreciated, Cheers, Rob p. I clean the corrector at least twice a year. Clean with blue Windex and original unlotioned white Kleenex, swabbing from secondary mount outwards, rotating tissue (which you've wetted with Windex) and chanding frequently. There's no need to spend the "big bucks" on those fancy cleaning solutions. I paid a good penny for it, but was excited to get an old model in immaculate new condition There was some dust on the Sep 3, 2018 · Some questions about cleaning my 8SE's corrector plate (SCT) - posted in Cats & Casses: Im planning on cleaning my 8SEs corrector plate, and I have some questions about it: 1. Well, last one I used was the mix of distilled water alcohol and a drop of dish washing soap, it helped but not good enough, I even checked with Meade, for Jul 26, 2014 · For the complete and detailed cleaning instructions, read page 51 in the Meade manual: Meade LX200 manual Cleaning a SCT corrector plate isn't a big deal and shouldn't be approached with dread! It takes me 5-10 minutes to clean mine! Just read and carefully follow the instructions. Take it apart and clean the optics with your choice of cleaner. I don't know what kinds are available where you live, but in general, the correct cleaning procedure is more important than using a specific brand of cleaning fluid. I believe it was clean when I purchased it. Mar 23, 2021 · I would clean the outside of the corrector in place. I tried a bulb puffer and a dust brush with no effect. May 5, 2012 · Page 1 of 2 - Old C8 - cleaning corrector plate - advice - posted in Classic Telescopes: I am attaching a picture of my corrector plate for an old Celestar C8 from 1993 that I am planning to mount on a CG5. Cleaning the front corrector on an SCT is much more involved than cleaning eyepieces, and care should be exercised at all times. May 22, 2015 · One Warning for SCT Corrector Plates: They ARE Removable, but BEFORE you Attempt to Do So (and you shouldn't need to for a Simple Cleaning), make sure that you make and Index Mark so that you can return the Cleaned Plate in exactly the same Orientation. In fact, thats why Im posting this topic - the screaming fear Ill screw up a precision instrument. My corrector plate, despite my May 16, 2013 · corrector plate - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: hey guys, my kids got there hands on my 1100 xlt, now ive got finger prints on my corrector plate. From the corrector plate assembly we remove the secondary baffle which also serves as retainer of the secondary cell in the corrector plate. Nor will it affect your viewing or imaging. While the scope is apart I would like to properly clean the primary and corrector plate, as I Jan 9, 2024 · Cleaning the Correction Plate on a Schmidt-Cassegrainian - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): First, let me state that Im a long-time photographer, so I understand the critical importance of protecting the coatings on a lens. I blew off any loose debris first with a hand pump. Apr 3, 2023 · This video shows the best way to remove water spots from a mounted SCT corrector plate when water spots cover most or all of the surface. Rotate the tissue as you wipe to lift off the dirt. This is how I managed to clean it. Now, if this was my camera lens, I would have at it with some cleaning fluid and lens tissues BUT, i don't want to get banned from SGL for telescope maltreatment so, what advice for removing paw . It isnt new, rather new-to-me. Cleaning a Meade 10inch SCT corrector plate. Nov 28, 2010 · Part 8: Cleaning the Corrector Plate; Part 9: Installing the Corrector Plate and Closing the Tube; Part 1: Removing the Corrector Plate. If the plate has streaks from dewing, use Kleenex (be sure it is not treated with any moisturizer such as aloe) and a bottle of quality lens cleaner . This is just a brief overview of what it takes to remove the corrector on a Celestron Edge SCT. Oct 12, 2017 · The primary was spotless absolutely perfect, and didn't need a clean If you're going to attempt to clean your C8, the corrector plate is easy enough, use distilled water and as pure isopropyl to do it (98% or better 100% is available and cheap enough) this way you might even not need to touch the glass when I cleaned the front of the corrector after re-installing, I sprayed the Mar 8, 2022 · Nexstar 6SE Schmidt corrector plate cleaning - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: When I was observing last weekend in a park the water irrigation near me started to spray water onto my scope and it left some dust patterns after dried. Because of the build-up of crud (dew mainly) on the corrector plate of my 6" Mak-Newt scope, I finally decided it needed a clean. Jan 9, 2021 · Page 1 of 2 - Celestron RASA 11 v2 disassembly for cleaning - posted in Cats & Casses: I recently acquired a used Celestron RASA 11 v2. Jul 15, 2012 · Cleaning XLT coating corrector plate - posted in Celestron Computerized Telescopes: I have 8SE , and there is a layer of dust on XLT coating corrector plate , how often should I clean the corrector plate . Dec 25, 2011 · Remove corrector plate LX200 GPS - posted in Meade Computerized Telescopes: Hi, I have removed to clean the corrector plate of my LX200GPS 10 , but I have a question, the mark has no secondary mirror, I ask:1 º) The secondary mirror must be in a position determined with the corrector plate?2 º) or be the corrector plate only, which must be aligned with the primary mirror?Merry Christmas from Jul 30, 2019 · when to clean corrector plate - posted in Cats & Casses: dust and smudges bug me and Im always telling myself to leave them alone. laqcscmo fcm iadnsbik lqx kdo vzqq crhtyj ixn sucspt prrs scdo alip aifftyk hgmkw pkevft