Emily looked down at her list of instructions... step three.
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1. Use the cleaning solution provided and apply with a soft cotton towel a light layer.
2. Allow to air dry for a minute, before applying another coat of cleaning solution and rubbing it onto the looking glass and all over the telescope. Keep the rubbing to clockwise circular motions and continue until you've done all over the scope.
3. Take a fresh towel and rub in the same direction to towel dry the scope.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 as necessary until dust and debris is gone
5. Once the scope is clean, spray a thin layer of holding cream over the scope to help prevent future dust outbreaks.
6. Allow the solution to dry fully before operating the telescope. This may take up to 24 hours.
Emily took a clean, fresh towel and rubbed it over the telescope in the same direction she had done it previously. It was amazing to see the effect cleaning had on it already. The dust and grime as disapearing and was beginning to look new again.
Pausing for a moment to give her arm a rest Emily admired her work... then she continued until the telescope was nice and dry again. There was still some grime and dust in the crevises though... this disappointed Emily.