Dew shield???

[DazC]

Hi it's me again.

I think it's time to buy a dew shield. I keep getting cought out by the pesky stuff and want to be sure it can't strike again.

I keep my scope out in the shed so it is allways cooled ready for use but still the dredded dew keeps coming. I've looked at a few but i'm non the wiser really.

Does anyone use one and if so do you think they really work?

What types are best for my scope (see sig)?

My budget is pretty tight so i won't be using an electronic setup.

Any advice please

thanks in advance.

D.C

[valleyman]

Just buy some neoprene rubber online, it is cheap get some Velcro and make it yuorself. I got some 1mm thick for about £10 AND THE vELCRO FRO ABOUT 3£ Job done

http://www.wlcooke.co.uk/Cat/product_info.php?cPath=21_99&products_id=16457

[Tinker1947]

I use Cell Foam 1 metre square makes 2 for a 10" they do a 2 X 1 Metre so bigger scopes 12" and above can get some love, mine is 5mm thick, think it was next day delivery and postage included but check.....

EasyFoam: Closed Cell Polyethylene Foam

[Cunhaval]

I would think that Valleyman's solution might be slightly more elegant, but in my case, it was - camping mat £2.99, duct tape £1.49. And that was enough for three dew shields for a Mak 127.

Dew shields are one of the few astro areas where cheap and cheerful does the job

[The_PSY3NTIST]

Asda camping Mat cut down to the circumference of your scope then Evo stick the edges. If you measure correct it will fit snug on the end. £4 bargin

[David Smith]

I would think that Valleyman's solution might be slightly more elegant, but in my case, it was - camping mat £2.99, duct tape £1.49. And that was enough for three dew shields for a Mak 127.

Dew shields are one of the few astro areas where cheap and cheerful does the job

+1.....did the job for my scope and hasn't fallen apart yet which makes a change for something I constructed

[DazC]

Thanks for the advice.

Think i'll have a go at my own.

D.C

[Nova]

just some rolled up foam for me also but I still need to make a shield for my finderscope with the left overs. Worth keeping your finder in mind if your buying any

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