[Lvas] Meeting and subject ideas

[Rob Lambert]

Thanks for the ideas, Roger.

Rob

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 10:53 AM, roger ivester <drivester at hotmail.com>wrote:

>  *LVAS all...   *
>
> This is a forwarded e-mail from me to one of our club officers in regard to
> a program for our next meeting here in Boiling Springs.
>
> I am sending this to the LVAS primarily for President Rob and his
> consideration.
>
> After being president of our local club for at least five or more years I
> am empathetic as to the difficulty of this position. Trying to come up with
> new things and the desire to keep people motivated can be a challenge. It
> can be very hard to find members that are willing to give a program.
> Eventually it can be a daunting task to find new subject matter.
>
> If you have not had a program on the following subjects you might want to
> consider them for a future meeting.
>
> Roger Ivester
>
>
> We have had both of these presentations but it has been at least five years
> since...
>
> My reply:
>
> I can present a couple of options for a possible program at the next
> meeting.
>
>
> 1. I have been assisting Marty Klein (a local observer) this
> week...instructions via e-mail of how to properly clean optics and
> eyepieces. Marty has a 3.5-inch Questar Duplex with the optional broad band
> coatings and also the optional low expansion "Z" mirror. A jewel of a small
> scope. His current interest is double star observing and I am helping him
> with this also.
>
> Re: Optics cleaning: This is a much more complicated procedure than many
> realize...as damage can result if not properly performed. I think there may
> be a new telescope owner or two in the area region that may benefit from
> this program. We would only clean a few eyepieces and discuss the procedures
> used for mirror's, corrector plates, and other.
>
> Regarding the cleaning of a refractor lens of high quality we will also
> discuss, but recommend that the owner use the procedures recommended by
> their scope manufacturer. We will also talk about how to properly take care
> of a telescope. Example, I wrap my refractor in a cloth before I bring it in
> the house on a cold night. This will avoid condensation, and other
> problems that can create "mold" on the objective...indeed a terrible thing.
> The important thing is to keep all optics capped and only clean when
> absolutely necessary.
>
> Maybe an ad in the paper or other for this one, as I do not want to present
> this to our group of already "experienced" optic handlers.
>
> 2. How to draw what you see. This program would also encompass taking
> detailed notes. Supplemental to this e-mail...Fred Rayworth would do an
> excellent job on this.
>
> You may want to run this by the club for a vote.
>
> Over the past 40 years I have read information from most all the big name
> companies in regard to "their recommendations and procedures" for cleaning
> optics.  I have read many articles regarding the same over that period also.
> I use latex gloves, a blower bulb, washed and dried camel hair brushes that
> are then sealed in a plastic bag. I also use "100% cotton" balls, and
> surgical cotton rolls. Everything is always sealed and stored to prevent
> contamination and dust. I also use at least a 10x magnifier and a pocket
> microscope to examine the eye lens before and afterward's. I would say that
> it would be wise and prudent to examine a "brand new" eyepiece to check for
> sleeks or scratches or coating problems. You may very well be surprised as
> to what you may find.
>
> Best regards, Roger
>
>
>
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