- Express delivery within the EU
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Glass surfaces such as telescope lenses pointing to the clear sky are prone to having dew forming on the lens during the night - especially if its humid. They also tend to capture stray light, which reduces the contrast of the target.
As many astronomers and astrophotographers have experienced, on clear nights, dew is often a real problem and if it forms on your lens it can render your nights observing session over. After only a very short time, the optics can start fogging, making viewing or photography impossible. A good dew shield reduces the risk of fogging and extends the observing time. Note: on extremely humid nights, dew heaters will also be required. Dew shields are not required for Newtonian reflectors.
Lateral stray light from street lights can also enter the lens which reduces contrast and often cause unwanted reflections in photographs. These dew shields are also blackened out inside with non reflective felt, to help prevent stray light from entering the telescope.
Features:
- These dew shields are available in various diameters
- The velcro fasteners are sewn and cannot detach. The dew shields themselves are made from weather-proof and non-ageing plastic.
- These dew shields are extra flexible, the retentive area for the Velcro is much broader than the from many other designs. This offers a larger retentive area and also a better adaption to the diameter of your telescope.
- Once attached to the tube, they hold very well. The contact surfaces to the tube are coated with a non-slip foam rubber.
- They can be combined with dew heaters on extremely humid nights.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Est. Delivery Time:
5 - 7 Working days after dispatch
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Republic of Ireland Nationwide: from €8.95 upwards
Note: The exact shipping charge will depend on the size of your order and will be calculated at the checkout. Some large and bulky Telescopes may also be shipped to you directly from our Manufacturer. This is a special agreement we have with our suppliers to ensure our customers enjoy the cheapest possible shipping rates for large bulky Telescopes.
For some very large Telescopes over 45kg, it may require special handling instructions and you will be asked at the checkout to contact us for a special delivery quotation.
Mainland EUROPE (EU)
Est. Delivery Time:
3 - 5 Working days after dispatch
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Mainland Europe: from €4.95 upwards
Note: The exact shipping charge will depend on the size of your order and will be calculated at the checkout. Some large and bulky Telescopes may also be shipped to you directly from our Manufacturer. This is a special agreement we have with our suppliers to ensure our customers enjoy the cheapest possible shipping rates for large bulky Telescopes.
For some very large Telescopes over 45kg, it may require special handling instructions and you will be asked at the checkout to contact us for a special delivery quotation.
EU Additional Info:
If your country is not listed below please contact us for a specialised quote.
Standard EU Delivery Regions:
Germany, France, Belgium, Poland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Italy, Poland, Croatia, Malta, Greece, Monaco.
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