Protecting Telescopes from High Humidity: A Practical Solution?

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High humidity poses a significant challenge for telescope maintenance, particularly for a 6" Dobsonian. While moving to a drier climate like Arizona is one option, practical solutions are limited. Keeping dew off the mirror is essential, but it typically shouldn't be a major concern for Dobsonians. Using a battery-powered hair dryer can help manage moisture on the telescope. Ultimately, while humidity can affect performance, it is manageable with proper care.
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So, I just received my 3x barlow lens in the mail and let my scope sit outside for two hours to adjust..later I realize the humidity is 80-90% and my scope (6" dob) is literally dripping. Other than moving to Arizona, is there a practical solution to this problem?
 
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Not really, no. All you can do is try to keep dew off the mirror (which for a dob shouldn't be much of an issue). Dew on the tube really isn't going to hurt anything.
 
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