Apertura 5" SCT Dew Shield
Apertura 5" SCT Dew Shield
Safeguard your astronomical outings with this premium dew shield from Apertura! Durable ABS and stray light defeating flocking combine with a secure fit for improved environmental protection on your 5" Celestron SCT. Enhance your telescope experience, with the Apertura 5" SCT Dew Shield!
With their prominent glass corrector plates, Celestron's incredible 5" SCT models can struggle with dew and stray light in challenging environments. To keep your optics clear of the fog and low contrast caused by these challenges, Apertura has created a premium safeguard solution with their 5" SCT Dew Shield! Pairing premium ABS and flocking material, this shield creates a powerful barrier against external moisture and off-axis light. This has been combined with more stitching reinforcement than most competing options for a dew prevention solution that will last. With Made in USA quality and an industry leading warranty, Apertura doubles down on this commitment to quality and cements this option as a top pick for your 5" telescope!
Wide Compatibility
The Apertura 5" SCT Dew Shield has been confirmed to work with the following Celestron 5" SCT models. With a notch for single narrow bar designs, this shield provides a snug and secure fit on these excellent offerings from Celestron!
| Known to Fit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope | Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 5" SCT | Celestron C5 SCT Spotting Scope |
Learn More About the Apertura 5" Dew Shield
Read on to discover how Apertura has carefully crafted this dew shield to provide your astronomy outings with a premium level protection!
Rugged ABS
Providing the backbone of the Apertura 5"
SCT Dew Shield is premium ABS. Flexible, durable, and thermally insulating,
ABS provides your 5" Celestron SCT with a rigid wall of protection against
the elements when installed, and a flat, flexible sheet when your session is
over. This rugged material is also resistant to the elements, ensuring your
shield lasts for years to come!
Dew and Light Shield
Apertura has paired ABS backing
with an excellent felt flocking lining for an effective barrier against the
outside elements. This combination acts as a wall against the outside air,
providing passive dew protection by helping trap a pocket of air in front of
your telescope's front element. This extends the time it takes for dew to
form on your optics, allowing you to enjoy an entire session free from
moisture or helping an active anti-dew solution work more efficiently. The
additional cone in front of the optics also makes light's barrier to entry
higher, helping stop sources of off-axis light from hitting your optics and
lowering contrast with the flocking halting any light that does pass from
reflecting off the shield itself.
Telescope Compatibility
This dew shield has been
designed specifically for the
Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope,
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 5" SCT, and
Celestron C5 SCT Spotting Scope. Simply overlay the sections of hook and loop to lock the shield in a
cone, and slip the shield over the front of the telescope tube while lining
up the notch with the mounting bar of the telescope. A strip of foam
provides the gentle pressure needed to keep the shield in place, and
protects your telescope's finish!
Comes with the Apertura Absolute Warranty!
The
Apertura Absolute Warranty provides two years of coverage against product
defects. After the initial two-year warranty expires, this product qualifies
for Apertura's Three-Year Accident Replacement Program. In addition, the
Apertura Absolute Warranty is transferrable! Download a copy of the
Apertura Absolute Warranty
for more information on this program, how to make a claim, and why it is
important to keep your original receipt and the product's original boxes &
packaging!
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| How to Stop Dew & Frost from Forming on Your Telescope |