Dew Shield for Skymax 180 Pro

[quattrorings]

Hi

I have one of these scopes. Problem is that I am looking for a dewshield and there seem to be no dedicated ones - just the flexible one's designed for 8" OTA's which don't fit that well - any thoughts/advice.

Cheers

Andy

[iwatkins]

I bought the Astrozap 7" - 8" one and you are right, it doesn't fit the 7" very well at all.

Astrozap to a specific one for the Orion 180mm Mak/Cas here: http://astrozap.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=184 but I've been unable to find a UK stockist.

Otherwise you are into a homemade solution.

Cheers

Ian

[Bizibilder]

Buy a camping mat (usually around £5) and make your own - just roll it round the end of the tube and tape it together. There is no rule on length but most folk seem to go for about 1.5x aparture.

[nightfisher]

have a look at the one on my 180, it looks easy to make and really does the job

http://stargazerslounge.com/members-equipment-gallery/159105-skymax-180-pro.html

[quattrorings]

I bought the Astrozap 7" - 8" one and you are right, it doesn't fit the 7" very well at all.

Astrozap to a specific one for the Orion 180mm Mak/Cas here: http://astrozap.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=184 but I've been unable to find a UK stockist.

Otherwise you are into a homemade solution.

Cheers

Ian

Thanks - Finally got this sorted - Thanks Ian. Contacted Astrozap who are sending me the dedicated one with a postage at a reasonable $18. Total cost of around £36, paid via Paypal.

If anyone is thinking of doing the same Joe is Astrozap sales was very helpful.

Andy

[iwatkins]

Nice one Andy