Omegon 80 cm Dew Heater Strap for 8-inch Telescopes

Omegon 80 cm Dew Heater Strap for 8-inch Telescopes – Product description

Omegon 80 cm Dew Heater Strap for 8-inch Telescopes is intended for applications in the Dewcaps and Heater category. 80 cm dew-heater strap for 8-inch-class telescopes. The following information gives a detailed overview of equipment and use.

Key product details

• 8-inch telescopes and larger optical components
• Humid observing nights
• Astrophotography with long observing sessions
• Approx. 80 cm strap length
• Flexible hook-and-loop fastening
• RCA connector

Product overview

The Omegon dew-heater strap keeps the wrapped optical component a few degrees above ambient temperature, helping prevent condensation. It is fitted around the tube, dew shield or another suitable area before observing begins.

Suitable applications

• 8-inch telescopes and larger optical components
• Humid observing nights
• Astrophotography with long observing sessions

Included equipment

• Approx. 80 cm strap length
• Flexible hook-and-loop fastening
• RCA connector
• Approx. 1 m cable
• Operation from a suitable 12 V DC source
• Power rating approx. 0.2 W per centimetre according to product text

More efficient with a controller

A dew-heater controller can reduce output and adapt it to weather conditions, saving energy and avoiding unnecessary heating.

Practical note

The strap only needs to keep the optics slightly warmer than ambient. More heating does not automatically improve image quality.

Selection note

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