From: "Jerry Reddell" 
To: 
Reply-To: "Jerry Reddell" 


Make the tube of cedar or use a few strips close. Works in cedar chests and
closets to keep the moths away. Marigold flowers are suppose to do a
similar thing.


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From: "John Sherman" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 6:32 PM Subject: Re: ATM Re: moths in telescopes


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> Yup, those spider webs can sure gum up your diffraction pattern...
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> Try closing the tube up tight. A plastic cup fills the focuser, shower
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