Stargazing What do you recommend is the best way to clean a lense(telescope)

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To clean a telescope lens effectively, safely remove it and maintain collimation during reinstallation. A recommended cleaning solution is a 50:50 mix of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol, which is both affordable and easy to prepare. It's important to use ample solution and apply it gently with clean optical tissue, avoiding regular tissues that may contain abrasives. Proper cleaning techniques will help preserve the lens's integrity and performance. Following these guidelines will ensure optimal results in lens maintenance.
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If you can remove the lens safely and ensure that it will be reinstalled with some semblance of collimnation, you should flush the lens with a 50:50 solution of distilled water and isoppropyl alcohol. This cleaning solution is cheap and easy to make, so use plenty of it, and use a gentle touch with clean optical tissue (not regular "blow-your-nose" stuff that is loaded with harsh abrasives).
 

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