Dew on filter

Optolong L-eNhance ZWO ASI533MC Pro Dew Heater Acquisition Deep Sky
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Craig Dixon avatar
Craig Dixon avatar
Hi All.

I have an issue tonight with dew on my L-enhance filter. This is a 1.25” filter screws into the adapter ring right in front of my ASI533MC Pro camera. I’ve tried clearing the dew with a hair dryer, which took just a second but the dew comes back. I’m not sure how I can deal with this really. Has anyone had this issue before?
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Bruce Donzanti avatar
Bruce Donzanti avatar
I let the dew dissipate on its own.  I never use a blow dryer as it can add dirt to the filter.  I’ve learned over the years that sometimes the best course of action is inaction.  This is one example of that, at least for me.
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Craig Dixon avatar
Craig Dixon avatar
Ah ha. It’s disappeared on its own. Excellent. Thanks for the reply!
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