Maintain Crystal Clear Observations with the Celestron Dew Heater Ring for 8" Telescopes

The Celestron Dew Heater Ring is a crucial accessory for maintaining optimal performance of your 8" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain, EdgeHD, or RASA telescope. Designed to prevent dew formation on the corrector lens, this heater ring ensures that your observing and imaging sessions are uninterrupted and clear, regardless of the weather conditions. It permanently mounts to your telescope tube, replacing the standard retaining ring, thus becoming an integral and always-ready part of your setup.

Key Features:

Direct and Efficient Dew Control: The Dew Heater Ring directly heats the corrector lens, offering the most effective solution to prevent dew buildup, unlike other methods that target the lens cell.
Seamless Integration with Your Telescope: Designed for a permanent mount, the ring ensures a sleek look and guarantees it's always available when you need it.
Advanced Temperature Monitoring: When used with Celestron Smart DewHeater Controllers, the integrated thermistor continuously assesses the corrector lens temperature for precise heating.
Sturdy and Lightweight Aluminum Construction: The ring is built from durable yet lightweight aluminum, ensuring both stability and support for the telescope's lens and cable circuitry.
Organized Cable Management: Includes a storage clip and a cable management clip to neatly organize and secure power and thermistor cables.
Simple Installation: The installation process is straightforward, with an easy-to-follow manual for a quick and hassle-free setup.
Enhanced with Smart DewHeater Controller: For optimal dew prevention and power efficiency, it's recommended to pair the Dew Heater Ring with a Smart DewHeater Controller (sold separately). This combination uses the ring's thermistor and the controller's sensors to adjust heating based on environmental conditions, significantly reducing power consumption and increasing battery life.
Recommended Addition of Dew Shield: Adding a dew shield is advised to further minimize the power needed by the Dew Heater Ring, enhancing the clarity of your optics with reduced energy consumption.

The Celestron Dew Heater Ring for 8" telescopes is an indispensable tool for astronomers looking to maintain clear and dew-free optics, ensuring high-quality celestial viewing and imaging experiences.

Specifications

GENERAL
Max Power:	20 watts
Power Jack:	12V DC barrel connector, 5.5mm/2.1mm, tip positive
Ring construction:	Aluminum
Power Jack extension cable:	6" long, 12V DC, 5.5mm/2.1mm barrel connector on one end, male RCA connector on other end, tip positive
Thermistor Jack:	2.5mm audio jack, compatible with Celestron SmartHeat Dew Controllers
Compatibility:	8" Schmidt-Cassegrain, EdgeHD, Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA)
Dew Heater Ring Inner Diameter:	203.2mm (8")
Dew Heater Ring Outer Diameter:	225.6mm (8.88")
Weight:	3.05 oz (86.5 g)
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