Celestron 6-inch Aluminum Dew Shield

Technical Details

Celestron Aluminium Dew Shield - 6" This Aluminium Dew Shield, complete with Cover Cap, is a perfect fit for all 6" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope tubes. It's a vital addition that offers protection to the tube when out in the field.

The dew shield's role is to decrease the radiative cooling of the Schmidt corrector lens to the night sky, thus keeping the lens below the dew point for a longer period and stopping dew from forming on the lens.

Furthermore, the Aluminium Dew Shield enhances image contrast by preventing stray light from infiltrating the telescope, resulting in improved viewing and astroimaging. Rest assured when using the Aluminium Dew Shield on your 6" Schmidt Cassegrain telescope tube, as it's designed specifically for your instrument.

Key Features

• Perfect fit for 6" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope tubes
• Decreases radiative cooling of the Schmidt corrector lens
• Enhances image contrast by preventing stray light infiltration
• Velvet-lined interior for optimal contrast and moisture absorption
• Integrated cable management slot

Construction

The Aluminium Dew Shield provides a perfect, custom fit for 15.24cm Celestron telescope tubes.

The exterior of the dew shield is a rigid, aluminium cylinder that will not fold, flex, or deform. Inside, a velvet-lined interior absorbs any additional stray light and excess moisture, creating optimal contrast when viewing and imaging. Attach the dew shield to your telescope tube with the two adjustable clips to ensure a snug fit.

We've also constructed the cover cap from durable yet lightweight aluminium. When your telescope is not in use, place the cover cap on your dew shield to protect your Schmidt corrector from stray dust particles. The cover cap also offers you the ability to quickly and easily acquire dark frames for imaging.

Fastar and Dovetail Fit

If you're an astroimager who enjoys using your Schmidt-Cassegrain in the Fastar/Hyperstar configuration, you're probably used to running cables out the front of the dew shield. Simplify and streamline your setup with the Aluminium Dew Shield's integrated cable management slot at the base. This slot gives you an easy way to corral essential cables (like the ones for our Dew Heater rings) without potentially allowing light pollution to leak in.

Also, there are cutouts to accommodate dovetail rails on the top and bottom of the telescope tube, ensuring a good fit regardless of the configuration.

Enhance your setup

When purchasing this item, you will receive 2x adhesive Celestron logo labels. Use them on your dew shield or anywhere else you like!

Check out the 15.24cm Dew Heater ring and the Smart DewHeater and Power Controllers to optimise your setup for the ideal dew-free night of observing and imaging.