Celestron Dew Heater Ring, 14"
Maximize Clarity with the Celestron Dew Heater Ring for 14" Telescopes The Celestron Dew Heater Ring is an indispensable accessory for 14" Celestron telescopes, designed to combat dew formation efficiently....
Maximize Clarity with the Celestron Dew Heater Ring for 14" Telescopes
The Celestron Dew Heater Ring is an indispensable accessory for 14" Celestron telescopes, designed to combat dew formation efficiently. This essential tool is perfect for ensuring that your observing and imaging sessions remain uninterrupted by dew, regardless of the conditions. It seamlessly integrates with your 14" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (manufactured post-2006), EdgeHD, or RASA optical tubes, replacing the standard retaining ring for a sleek and permanent solution.
Key Features:
- Direct and Efficient Dew Prevention: The Dew Heater Ring is engineered to provide direct heating to the corrector lens, offering the most effective method to prevent dew buildup, unlike other heating solutions that focus on the lens cell.
- Seamless Integration with Your Telescope: Once installed, the ring becomes a permanent part of your telescope, eliminating the possibility of forgetting it and ensuring a cohesive appearance.
- Advanced Temperature Monitoring: An integrated thermistor, when used with Celestron Smart DewHeater Controllers, continuously monitors the temperature of the corrector lens for precise heating adjustments.
- Durable and Lightweight Construction: Made from sturdy yet lightweight aluminum, the ring offers both resilience and support to the telescope's lens and cable circuitry.
- Organized Cable Management: The kit includes a storage clip and a cable management clip, helping you keep power and thermistor cables neatly arranged and secure.
- Easy Installation: The installation process is straightforward and efficient, with detailed instructions provided in the manual.
- 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 utilizes the ring's thermistor and the controller's sensors to adjust the heating based on environmental conditions, significantly reducing power consumption and extending battery life.
- Recommended Addition of Dew Shield: While not essential, adding a dew shield can further decrease the power required by the Dew Heater Ring, enhancing the clarity of your optics with less energy usage.
The Celestron Dew Heater Ring for 14" telescopes is the ideal solution for astronomers who demand crystal-clear views without the hindrance of dew, providing a highly efficient, integrated, and elegant accessory for your Celestron setup.
Specifications
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Max Power: | 52 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: | 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain, EdgeHD, Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) |
Dew Heater Ring Inner Diameter: | 355.6mm (14") |
Dew Heater Ring Outer Diameter: | 388.1mm (15.28") |
Weight: | 6.88 oz (195.2 g) |
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