Introduction |
If you are the owner of a Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope or a Newtonian-type telescope with an internally housed primary mirror, this guide is for you. If your telescope's primary mirror (biggest mirror) seems to be noticeably dirty, then giving your mirror a proper clean might be just what you need to get back to looking at the stars. | | As simple as cleaning a mirror sounds, it's a delicate process that involves protecting the mirror from breaks and smudges in order to restore to optimal performance. Operating in a clean air environment using rubber gloves will ensure you success with this fix. Before cleaning, look to see if the primary mirror is cracked in which case a replacement mirror is needed all together. | | Here's a direct [link|https://s3.amazonaws.com/celestron-site-support-files/support_files/1297801919_telescopemainte.pdf|link|new_window=true] to Celestron describing some telescope maintenance. |
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