Glass surfaces such as telescope lenses pointing to the clear sky are prone to having dew forming on the lens during the night - especially if its humid. They also tend to capture stray light, which reduces the contrast of the target.
As many astronomers and astrophotographers have experienced, on clear nights, dew is often a real problem and if it forms on your lens it can render your nights observing session over. After only a very short time, the optics can start fogging, making viewing or photography impossible. A good dew shield reduces the risk of fogging and extends the observing time. Note: on extremely humid nights, dew heaters will also be required. Dew shields are not required for Newtonian reflectors.
Lateral stray light from street lights can also enter the lens which reduces contrast and often cause unwanted reflections in photographs. These dew shields are also blackened out inside with non reflective felt, to help prevent stray light from entering the telescope.
Features:
- These dew shields are available in various diameters
- The velcro fasteners are sewn and cannot detach. The dew shields themselves are made from weather-proof and non-ageing plastic.
- These dew shields are extra flexible, the retentive area for the Velcro is much broader than the from many other designs. This offers a larger retentive area and also a better adaption to the diameter of your telescope.
- Once attached to the tube, they hold very well. The contact surfaces to the tube are coated with a non-slip foam rubber.
- They can be combined with dew heaters on extremely humid nights.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
24 - 48 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Ireland Nationwide: from €9.95
Note: Larger telescopes which contain multiple boxes include an additional surcharge. Shipping is calculated automatically at the checkout.
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NORTHERN IRELAND
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
24 - 48 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Norther Ireland: from €19.50+
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Standard Express Shipping rate applies up to a max order weight of 30kg Nationwide. - Large heavy items from 30kg+ include an additional surcharge, depending on the overall weight.
Unfortunately due to Brexit we are currently unable to ship to Mainland UK at this time.
EUROPE (EU)
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
24 - 72 hrs
Standard Tracked Delivery:
European Union: from €18.95+
Shipping available for items up to a max order total weight or volumetric weight of 27kg.
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Germany, France, Belgium, Poland, Luxumbourg, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Malta, Greece
US & CANADA
Est. Delivery Time after Dispatch:
48 - 72 hrs
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US & Canada: from €28.50+
Shipping service available for items up to a max order total weight or volumetric weight of 20kg.
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