8-in heated shield 12V

This 8-in heated shield 12V prevents moisture from forming in large telescope OTAs during astrophotography imaging sessions. Requires 12v power.

The most common equipment hassle that observers face at night is water on the telescope. This comes as a surprise to people who expect things to stay dry in clear weather. Unfortunately, the steadiest, sharpest telescopic views are often had under precisely the atmospheric conditions that cause dew to form. At the eyepiece, you first notice dim stars and galaxies becoming harder to see; then, bright stars develop fuzzy halos—and a check with the flashlight reveals wet haze coating the optics. In severe cases, the whole telescope may be soaked. Wiping never helps; more water condenses the moment you stop. At this point many observers pack up, defeated. However, you can keep your lenses and mirrors crystal clear in even the heaviest dewing conditions. You just need to understand the enemy and take effective countermeasures, such as dew heaters, shields, caps and more. Required a dew controller to operate.