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Subject: Re: [M]: Any tips on NGF-S Light Leaks?
From: Ric L Ecker
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Mon Dec 20 18:05:47 1999

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writes:
>I was wondering if any of you have any mods for light leak in the JMI
>NGF-S. I have an older model NGF-S which is not "light tight" around
>the
>bearings and edges, and it is in need of some sort of covering or
>something
>to make it more light tight. We just got a new model for the 16"
>LX200
>which is a much better design, but has some light leak around the
>bearings.
>Any tips would be appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Colin Haig
>Hamilton
>
>
I have the older JMI NGF focuser also..............much better than the
newer ones....I have had no problems with light leaks but keep people
away from my scope while photographing. I'm working on a special fitting
for the JMI so I'll give it a good look to see if I can see an easy
solution....................ric

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