Astrozap Flexible Black Plastic for the 6" Astro-Tech AT6RC Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph, with two notches

AstroZap Flexible Dew Shield for Astro-Tech 6" RC with Two Notches – Black

Designed specifically for the 6" Astro-Tech AT6RC Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph, this AstroZap flexible dew shield is a lightweight and highly effective way to reduce stray light and dew formation at the front of your telescope. Whether you're imaging deep space or observing faint detail on the Moon, keeping your optics dry and your contrast high makes all the difference.

This model features two precision-cut notches that align with the dual dovetail bars on the AT6RC, allowing the shield to slide easily into place without removing any hardware. It wraps snugly around the front cell of the scope and stays put using a secure Velcro closure.

Made of high-quality black ABS plastic, the dew shield is rugged enough for years of field use but light enough that it won’t throw off your balance or require reconfiguration of your setup. Inside, the soft velvet lining helps trap unwanted light reflections, improving image contrast and visual clarity under suburban and light-polluted skies.

Features:

• Tailored for the Astro-Tech 6" Ritchey-Chrétien (AT6RC) telescope

• Dual notches to clear both top and bottom dovetail bars

• Durable, lightweight ABS construction

• Velvet-lined interior absorbs stray light and reduces contrast loss

• Quick Velcro closure for fast, secure installation

• Helps keep dew off the optics while enhancing image contrast

Observing Tip:

A dew shield is one of those inexpensive accessories that pays for itself the first time your observing session isn't cut short by fogging optics. But its benefits don’t stop there—when you're imaging or viewing from a backyard with any kind of ambient light, that flocked interior gives your scope a little extra contrast boost, especially on galaxies, nebulae, and faint fuzzies.