Kent wrote: > Actually some of the telescope places (mine also) sell 12v adapter powered > hair dryer/dew removers.
Hi Kent, Yeah, what some folks won't do to keep their corrector plates dry. :-) I see the Kendrick heaters advertised quite a bit (the ones with the heating elements that look like tape and wrap around the front of the scope tube), but I don't recall seeing the hot-air blower types in astronomy magazine ads. Maybe they're just not as popular -- large current draw, risk of localized overheating, etc? Don't know for sure. Does your place stock the heating-tape-style heaters? What do these typically sell for, and how does the price compare with the hot-air types? (I think Orion sells the heating-tape style in various sizes for around $40 each.) I've never seen either of these advertised in photography magazines, but it seems like it might be useful, even to those who don't do astrophotography. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
