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AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields

ASZP001 Dew Prevention Discontinued

$45.00Last catalog price, November 2009

Catalog description

AstroZap Flexi-Heat Telescope Dew Shields, part number ASZP001, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $45.00, down from a high of $175.00.

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!

Catalog price history

ObservedListed priceChange
September 2007$63.95
November 2007$59.96−$3.99
January 2008$49.00−$10.96
October 2008$175.00+$126.00
November 2009$45.00−$130.00

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