Apertura 8" SCT Dew Shield for EQ Mounted Scopes - Dual Dovetail
Apertura 8" SCT Dew Shield for EQ Mounted Scopes
Protect your Schmidt-Cassegrain Scope during your nights under the stars with this premium Apertura dew shield! Constructed with durable ABS and felt flocking lining, rest assured knowing your optics are safeguarded against dew and stray light all night long. Specifically designed for 8" Celestron SCTs mounted atop equatorial mounts with a dual V/D-style dovetail, this Apertura Dew Shield is a suitable choice for your Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD scope paired with the Celestron Advanced VX, CGX, CGEM II, and plenty more equatorial mounts!
In humid environments, dew can easily form upon the glass corrector plates of Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, leading to lackluster observations. Additionally, stray light entering your scope may shroud details on the cosmos resulting in low-contrast views. To keep your optics fog-free and crystal clear, this Apertura 8” SCT Dew Shield creates a powerful barrier against moisture and off-axis light. Reinforced stitching ensures long-lasting performance, an addition most competing options omit. There is even an additional notch on the top of this Apertura dew shield for a top-mounted Vixen-dovetail rail as well. Made in the USA and including an industry leading warranty, Apertura doubles down on this commitment to quality and cements this option as a top pick for your 8" telescope!
Wide Compatibility
The Apertura 8" SCT Dew Shield is known to fit the following EQ-mounted dual dovetail SCTs from Celestron. Please note that in addition to the specific models listed below, the Apertura 8" SCT Dew Shield fits most other 8" Celestron SCTs equipped with a dual V/D style dovetail bar!
| Known to Fit | ||
|---|---|---|
| CEL Advanced VX Series 8" | Celestron AVX 8" EdgeHD | Celestron CGX 800 EdgeHD |
| Celestron CGEM II 800 EdgeHD | Celestron 8" CGEM II SCT Telescope | Celestron CGX 800 SCT |
Learn More About the Apertura 8" 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 8"
SCT Dew Shield is premium ABS. Flexible, durable, and thermally insulating,
ABS provides your 8" 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 is
designed specifically for Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes mounted on equatorial mounts with dual Vixen-style and Losmandy-style dovetails. 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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