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AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields

AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields

Item#: ASZP001

Starting Price: $52.00

Starting List Price : $52.00

Model Size

Meade 10 in. LXD75
11 in. SCT
12 in. SCT
Description

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 still creep up on you within a short period and your viewing session is over. Why not add some heat?



Our Flexi-Heat dew shields direct the heat right to your optical tube assembly, thus eliminating any chance of dew formation. Guaranteed!


What makes it work?


The source of heat is a thick film heater manufactured for operation at 12 volts. Sixty-six percent of the surface area is heat emitting - this means more even heat distribution and no localized hot spots or burnouts often associated with resistance wire heaters. Best of all, it won't create heat wave disturbances.


Our Flexi-Heat dew shields come with a six foot phono-plug cable. You will need an Astrozap dew controller for a power source. Other brand controllers are fully compatible.


The Astrozap Flexi-Heat dew shields are made from durable yet light weight ABS plastic and lined with black felt to help increase contrast. A 2-inch sewn neoprene rubber “Mega Grip” material wraps snugly around the telescope optical tube assembly, keeping the dew shield in place, and eliminating any chance of dew formation!
CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

Shipping Restrictions:
Only ships in contiguous USA.
Dimensions & Specifications

Brand

AstroZap

Telescope Accessories Series

Flexi-Heat Dew Shield

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AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields
 
4.4

(based on 19 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (11)
  • Strong construction (10)
  • Good padding (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (13)
    • Astrophotography (8)
    • Bright conditions (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (7), Casual/ recreational (7)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Nice Combination

    This is a nice combination of a dew strap and a dew shield. By combining the two it helps to confine the heat inside the dew shield thus giving a better control of dew accumulation...Read complete review

    This is a nice combination of a dew strap and a dew shield. By combining the two it helps to confine the heat inside the dew shield thus giving a better control of dew accumulation. It is well constructed and my experience, thus far, has been very positive.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Good 2 have if u live in a humid place

    I always enjoy purchasing from telescopes.com. About this product, the heat shield comes in handy on warm summer humid nights, like we have in the south. However, I wish I had known the...Read complete review

    I always enjoy purchasing from telescopes.com. About this product, the heat shield comes in handy on warm summer humid nights, like we have in the south. However, I wish I had known the adapter does not work directly with my Celestron Power Tank.

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    5.0

    nice too have

    By shorty

    from dumas tx

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields:

      must too have

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes
       
      3.0

      Good 2 have if u live in a humid place

      By Big Jim

      from Clarksville, TN

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Padding
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields:

        I always enjoy purchasing from telescopes.com. About this product, the heat shield comes in handy on warm summer humid nights, like we have in the south. However, I wish I had known the adapter does not work directly with my Celestron Power Tank.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        killing two birds with one shot!

        By jb

        from Plano, TX

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy
          • Astrophotography

          Comments about AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields:

          This product really works! It help blocks undesirable source of lights and also keeps your lens out of dew.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No
           
          5.0

          Must have accesssory for most observers

          By John "geminijk" K.

          from Murfreesboro, TN

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Good Padding
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy
            • Blocks Stray light
            • Bright Conditions
            • Outreach

            Comments about AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields:

            For most observers that are in locations that are susceptible to dew, this is a must have accessory. Even if your in areas without much dew, like the southwest, a dew shield is also a great accessory to have, it blocks stay light and keeps dust from collecting on the front corrector.

            The AstroZap build quality is fantastic. Its heavy-duty, high quality construction and looks very sharp when attached to your scope. I use it for outreach too, because kids will inevitably want to try and touch the front of the scope, a dew shield blocks their prying little fingers from getting to the lens. When coupled with a dew heater, even in the heaviest of dew laden nights, with the scope literally dripping wet, my AstroZap keeps me observing.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            5.0

            Zap on.... Dew off.

            By Red Shift

            from Bourbonnais, IL

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Good Padding

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Astronomy
              • Astrophotography

              Comments about AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields:

              Have been out when gear at the end of the night was soaked, yet the optics had remained totally free of dew. This product works. Now they need to make one for my chair!

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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