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Protection with a Custom Fit: Celestron 8″ Aluminum Dew Shield
If you live in a humid place, I’m sure you understand the struggles thatbuilt-up condensation can create. If you’ve been searching for a solution foryour 8” Celestron, the Celestron Aluminum Dew Shield with Cap for 8″ SCT wascrafted for you. The main function of this Celestron Aluminum Shield is tokeep dew from accumulating on your 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope’s correctorlens. This investment allows you to extend your time under the stars!
Dew shields are an essential part of any telescope system, as they reduceradiative cooling of the SCT corrector lens to the night sky. Keeping thecorrective lens warmer relative to the surrounding sky and air prevents dewformation. Dew buildup produces hazy views that worsen as the night stretcheson. The Celestron Aluminum Dew Shield aids in reducing condensation whileblocking stray light and adding physical protection from light wind. TheAluminum Dew Shield provides a perfect, custom fit for 8” Celestron telescopetubes; made post 2006, this dew shield is also suitable for 8” EdgeHDs andRASAs. Completing this versatile dew shield kit is an integrated cablemanagement slot and a dust cap, aiding in protection while facilitating quickand easy dark frame acquisition.
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An Essential Upgrade!
Compatible with Celestron 8″ SCTs, EdgeHD, and RASA telescopes, it helps easeany anxiety by assuring a secure fit. Visual astronomers and Astroimagersalike will benefit from all this Dew Shield has to offer! The lightweightdesign and simple installation make it a standout in dew prevention fromothers in its class. Dive deeper below!
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Quality Construction!
The exterior of the dew shield is a rigid, aluminum cylinder that will not fold or flex. A velvet-lined interior absorbs any additional stray light and excess moisture, creating maximum contrast when viewing and imaging. This aluminum dew shield comes with a cover cap crafted of the same sturdy but lightweight construction. Without this dust cap, stray particles are given a free hand to gather on your corrective lens between uses. Additionally, this cover cap enhances imaging by facilitating quick and easy dark frame acquisition. Just pop the dust cap on at the end of your light frame session to begin dark frame collection.
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Cable Management and Installation!
Another thoughtful feature Celestron incorporated is a cable management hub located at the base. This is especially beneficial for RASA astrographs or those employing Fastar or Hyperstar technology, looking to simplify their complex cable setups. Essential cables, including those for Celestron 8″ Dew Heater Ring, are all run from the same location in this configuration, greatly reducing cable-related stress. Finally, top and bottom cutouts account for telescopes with attached dovetails, allowing this dew shield to fit any 8” SCT OTA, no matter the configuration. Check out the 8” Dew Heater ring and the Celestron Smart DewHeater Controller to optimize your setup for the ideal dew-free night of observing and imaging!
