About this product
Model: lynxastro_heated_shield_10
Part Number: lynxastro_heated_shield_10
Lynx Astro premium quality flexible heated dew shields, made in the UK.
Robust design using modern materials for high performance and long life!
Wrap the dew shield around the end of your telescope tube near the optics and secure it with the integrated Velcro. A gentle heat is then transferred to the optics until the temperature is slightly warmer than the dew point.
An inner black felt liner prevents stray light from entering the telescope, so enhances contrast.
Dimensions are 101cm long and 32cm wide.
Please check the circumference of your telescope to ensure it will provide a good fit (a few cm are necessary for the velcro areas to overlap).
Will I need a Dew Controller?
A simple 12V Dew Heater Supply Cable can be used to connect the tape to a suitable 12V power-supply. When connected this way, the tape is essentially running on full power. This won't harm the tape, but with smaller telescope apertures, it might result in the optic being warmer than necessary, which can affect the view and waste energy. The solution then is to use a Dew Controller that regulates the heat (also enables you to use more than one heater tape).
FEATURES
- Suitable for use with most 10" / 250mm diameter telescopes.
- The modern heating element provides even heat distribution and low power consumption.
- Produces 16W of heating power.
- Requires approximately 1.33Ah at 12v / full power.
- The outer thermal insulating layer prevents heat loss.
- 2m silicone cable remains flexible even at low temperatures.
- RCA / Phono Plug with moulded strain relief - works with most dew controllers.
- Velcro ensures a snug, secure fit.
- Internally flocked with black felt to prevent reflections.
- Smooth inner fabric protects the telescope's finish (doesn't scratch or mar the surface).
- 12v power supply required.
- Two years no-fault replacement warranty.
Customer reviews
| Average Rating (1 Review): | |
11 March 2022 | Trevor
As my problem was with local light pollution I did not need the heating element and considered the Astrozap plain version but it was out of stock.
Thanks to Ian at Flo he measured up the shield with a view to my cutting two notches to clear the two Losmandy bars on the scope but keeping the top of the slot below the shield heating element. However it grips so well on the 15mm of upper protrusion between the top of the Losmandy bar's and the scope tube that the modification for the slots is not required.
Well made and light weight.
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