--- In Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com, "parbacia" <patricio@...>
wrote:
>
> Another trick to unscrew a filter: use a computer mouse pad. Grab the
> the eyepiece with the filter facing downward against the pad and
> while pressing the filter against the pad turn the hand leftwise
> unscrewing the filter.
>

Actually, a better choice is one of the kitchen aids for jar-
unscrewing. They are very thin and flexible and conform to any filter
or eyepiece shape.

Larry
New Orleans