Category Archives: Dew Prevention

Flexi-Heat Dew Shields – The Heat is On!Until now standard unheated dew shields could only prolong the onset of dew formation. Depending on your geographic location a simple dew shield may be all that is required. (Dew shields are also great for blocking stray light from reaching your optics.) However in moist climates dew can … Continue reading

Light shield for dobsonian telescopes – Works perfectly with new Meade LightBridge Dobsonian Telescopes. Item no. ASZP006 – AstroZap – mpn no. AZ-1202 List Price: $69.00Sale Price: $45.00

Dew Prevention Shields with Style!Introducing the ultimate rigid dew shield made of lightweight welded aluminum andpowder-coated to dress any scope for the occasion. All of our shields are made ofdurable welded-seam aluminum. The interior is felt-lined to reduce moisture and keepextraneous light from reaching the optics.Heavy duty threaded inserts and nylon thumbscrews assure a secure … Continue reading

Introducing the ultimate flexible dew shield that lays flat or rolls up for easy storage.Our flexible dew shields are made of lightweight durable black ABS plastic.The interior is felt-lined to help absorb moisture and to prevent extraneous light fromreaching the optics.Sewn Velcro strips facilitate quick wrap-around placement onto the corrector plate rim.A two-inch rubber trim … Continue reading

fDew Heaters- The Heat is On!Astrozap is pleased to announce the addition of dew prevention heat bands to our product line!What makes our dew heater band so special?New printed circuit technology ensures even heat distribution!Draws only ½ the amount of power versus other brand heatersEach heater comes with a standard six-foot cord and phono-plug connector … Continue reading

Astrozap dust covers have the following features!Made from light weight breathable black fabric.Elastic bands ensure a good fit.Keeps dust off secondary and primary mirrors.Dust covers will fit on both the upper and lower tube assemblies.Made in the USA! Item no. ASZP035 – AstroZap – mpn no. AZ-1401 List Price: $21.00Sale Price: $15.00

The thing to do about dew! Celestron’s C14 lens shade/dew cap is a tube of approximately the same diameter as your telescope’s tube. It’s designed to fit on the front end of the telescope to reduce the amount of dew that builds up on the corrector plate ruining your view and possibly your scope. At … Continue reading

De-humidification caps for closed tube telescopes with 2 or 1.25 inch focusers; perfect for your refractors. Includes 5 packs of desiccant. Refills available. Item no. FAR011 – Farpoint – mpn no. FP325 List Price: $43.95Sale Price: $33.99

A flexible dew shield by Farpoint Astro. These tough and durrable ABS plastic dew shields can mean the difference between a long night under clear skys or packing it in early because of dew. Clear nights are often hard to come by so don’t let dew ruin your evening. No Notch and Notched models available. … Continue reading

Schmidt Cassegrain Desiccant Telescope Covers by Farpoint AstronomicalWhen Farpoint told us about this product – we thought this was a nifty idea. We can tell you from first-hand experience with this product that its one of the best accessories we have ever tested. After a long night of observing the end of the night tear-down … Continue reading