Optimize Your Viewing Experience with the Celestron Dew Heater Ring for 5" Telescopes The Celestron Dew Heater Ring is a superb solution for preventing dew formation on the corrector lens of your 5" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. This essential accessory ensures that your observing or imaging sessions are enhanced throughout the year. The ring is designed to permanently mount to your telescope tube, replacing the standard retaining ring, thus ensuring it's always ready for use and maintaining a sleek, integrated appearance. Key Features: Efficient Dew Prevention: The Dew Heater Ring directly heats the corrector lens, offering the most effective heat transfer to prevent dew formation, unlike other methods that heat the lens cell. Seamless and Permanent Mounting: Once installed, the ring becomes an integral part of your telescope, providing a streamlined look and eliminating the chance of forgetting it. Intelligent Temperature Monitoring: When used with Celestron Smart DewHeater Controllers, the integrated thermistor continuously monitors the corrector lens temperature for precise heating adjustments. Sturdy and Lightweight Design: Constructed from durable, lightweight aluminum, the ring ensures stability and support for both the lens and the cable circuitry. Organized Cable Management: Comes with a storage clip and a cable management clip to keep power and thermistor cables neatly organized and secure. Simple Installation Process: The installation is straightforward, with clear instructions provided for a quick setup. Optimal Performance with Smart DewHeater Controller: For enhanced dew prevention and energy efficiency, pairing the Dew Heater Ring with a Smart DewHeater Controller (sold separately) is recommended. This combination uses the ring's thermistor and the controller's sensors to regulate heating based on environmental conditions, significantly reducing power usage and extending battery life. Recommended Addition of Dew Shield: Adding a dew shield is advised to further minimize the power required by the Dew Heater Ring, thereby maintaining clear optics with reduced energy consumption. The Celestron Dew Heater Ring for 5" telescopes is an indispensable tool for astronomers seeking to maintain crisp and clear views, free from the hindrances of dew, ensuring a high-quality, uninterrupted celestial viewing experience. Specifications GENERAL Max Power: 7 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: 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Dew Heater Ring Inner Diameter: 127.3mm (5.01") Dew Heater Ring Outer Diameter: 146mm (5.75") Weight: 1.63 oz (46.3 g) Solar Warning California Residents View Proposition 65 Warning
