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Originally Posted by Filippo
Hi all.
Just got this as my first telescope. I hear a dew shield is essential for this Mak so I’m looking to get one. I was thinking about the AstroZap combined dew shield & heater. I’m sure it’s probably overpriced...but I’m not interested in making my own or anything. I’d just like to know if they do the job and where to buy them (or similar).
I also have the Celestron Lithium 7Ah power tank. Anyone know if I’ll be ok running the scope and the dew heater for a few hours?
Thanks for any help.
Phil
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Hi Phil,
I have/had the exact same OTA as you. Before you spend your hard earned money on a heated dew shield. I have used this scope in the country to early hours of the morning and down to sub zero temperatures with nothing more than a plastic/cardboard shield. Effectively just a light sheild extending a couple hundred mm past the end of the OTA. By all means if you want to go down the proper dew heater direction then that's up to you just popping in my 2c worth
congrats on your purchase and enjoy
Just noticed your profile lists you as 9km from me. I'll give you my old one if you like now that I'm using a C5.