Meade ETX90 Dust Caps

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I recently required some high-quality dust caps for my vintage Meade ETX90 telescope, which had been collecting dust for years. Its finder scope features a precision crosshair design, an original component from the late 1990s, before the dawn of Y2K. To create a suitable replacement, I designed a custom solution in just one to two hours using FreeCAD, an excellent open-source software program. The parts were then printed out using PLA material in a vibrant Flame Orange hue. One notable advantage of this design is that it's incredibly easy to spot on the ground if they're accidentally dropped. For those interested, I've included the design file for reference.