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Celestron Telescope Lens Shade/Dew Shield

Celestron Telescope Lens Shade/Dew Shield

Item#: CELE063

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  • Sturdy tube fits front end of telescope
  • Reduces dew buildup on telescope corrector plate
  • Shades lens and prevents stray light on corrector plate
  • Protects scope and enhances views
  • Available in a choice of sizes
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Model Size

C8/C6
C11
Description

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 the same time, it serves as a lens shade, preventing stray light from falling on the corrector plate. This also greatly improves the view.
Celestron's lens shade/dew cap: it's what to do about dew (and bright sunlight)!

 

CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

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Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
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Celestron

Telescope Accessories Series

Celestron Telescope Dew Shields

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Model Size: C8/C6, C11

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Celestron Telescope Lens Shade/Dew Shield
 
4.4

(based on 52 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (26)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (28)
  • Strong construction (23)
  • Good padding (8)
  • Widely compatible adapter (5)

Cons

  • Poor fit (5)

Best Uses

  • Astronomy (42)
  • Astrophotography (15)
  • Bright conditions (14)
  • Terrestrial viewing (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (27), Avid adventurer (17)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (13)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Does the job and looks good doing it

This product is made of good material except for the lettering which are poorly attached. This products quality is in it's simplicity. It is easy to use, easy to store away (flat), ...Read complete review

This product is made of good material except for the lettering which are poorly attached. This products quality is in it's simplicity. It is easy to use, easy to store away (flat), and actually enhances your scopes appearance because of it's sleek look. The only slight drawback is that you must connect the Velcro while it is partially fitted on the scope and, of course, near the corrector plate. In other words, you cannot connect the Velcro and then push it onto the scope. It must be wrapped around the scope first. This is a slight problem for me because I do not like to be fumbling around near the corrector plate where inadvertent damage can occur even when installing a relatively trivial item.

The main motivation for buying the lens shade/dew shield was to protect the corrector plate on my SCT from dew and stray light. It does those jobs well.

The additional benefit I didn't anticipate was that it really protects the corrector plate from inadvertent contact from others, as well as a whole host of other potential unwanted contact. I won't use my scope without it. Without the shield my SCT feels exposed to potential hazards.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Celestron flexible dew shield.

It is decent for the $$ but it could use a better device for fit around the tube. No matter how tight I try to get it, it is still loose somewhat. The ...Read complete review

It is decent for the $$ but it could use a better device for fit around the tube. No matter how tight I try to get it, it is still loose somewhat. The lettering came off in the bag it was shipped in which was somewhat of a let's say, indication of what was to come maybe. The inner part of the shield could use a padded material like the AstroZap dew shield for absobtion of moisture rather than the use of nothing. But for [$]I will not complain too much as long as it does it's intended job. I would recommend the [...] dew shield over this one.

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Feb

3

2012

 
5.0

Cool dew protection

By bcoley

from Moline, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Works as advertised

Cons

  • Need wider Velcro strips

Best Uses

  • Astronomy

Comments about Celestron Telescope Lens Shade/Dew Shield:

I live in an area where dew is an issue, and I bought a Schmidt Cassegrain scope, which means dew will be even more of an issue. For both dew delay (dew shields delay, but do not prevent, dew -- for prevention, invest in dew heater straps and a controller) and blockage of stray terrestrial light rays, this shield is a must have.

I love the notch cut into the front of this shield, which is perfectly sized for the dovetail on my Nextstar 8SE.

I wish there was a wider strip of Velcro inside the shield, which would allow me to expand the size of the shield and fit it around a slightly larger cicrumference. Because the Velcro strap is not larger, I cannot install my dew heater strap directly around the corrector plate (if I want to use the dew shield, that is), but have to place it on the main body of the OTA, an inch or so from the corrector. Not sure how that will limit the heater strap's ability to prevent dew.

Highly, highly recommend a dew shield to SCT owners. This particular shield will serve you well.

  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jan

14

2012

 
5.0

Made in the shade

By SpaceRacer

from South Williamsport, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Astrophotography

    Comments about Celestron Telescope Lens Shade/Dew Shield:

    This item is a marvelous moisture mask for Celestron Nextstar catadioptrics.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    10

    2012

     
    4.0

    nice

    By jim posi

    from naples

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about Celestron Telescope Lens Shade/Dew Shield:

      dew still forms after a while

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Dec

      15

      2011

       
      5.0

      Great shield

      By coroner

      from IL.

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Padding
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Celestron Telescope Lens Shade/Dew Shield:

        No complaines whatsoever! Since i put it on (btw it fits very good) no more dew, frost or anything on front of my telescope.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Nov

        20

        2011

         
        5.0

        Nice made well

        By John up all night

        from Twentynine palms, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Pricey

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy
        • Terrestrial Viewing

        Comments about Celestron Telescope Lens Shade/Dew Shield:

        Made very well very easy to use

        Service and delivery comments:

        It would be hard to find a better place to shop very helpful service and shipping top of the line

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Customer Q & A

        Q1: Would this Lens Shade/Dew shield work for the Celestron FirstScope 114 EQ Short Newtonian Reflector I bought from here last year?

        A: Unfortunately, the Lens Shade/Dew Shield made for the C9 scope would be way too big for the FirstScope 114.

        Q2: I have a Firstscope 114 / 4.5" Newtonian Reflector Telescope. What I need to know is. Do I have a c5, c14? How do I know which c I have?

        A: The Celestron FirstScope 114EQ is a member of the FirstScope series and does not carry the "C" designation. The "C" is reserved for scopes in Celestron's Advanced Series. If your scope were a "C," it would be a C4.5.

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