Astrozap Flexi-Heat Dew Shield for 10" Meade SN-10 LXD55/75 Schmidt-Newtonians

AstroZap Flexi-Heat Dew Shield for Meade SN-10 LXD55 / LXD75 Schmidt-Newtonians

The Meade SN-10 Schmidt-Newtonian brings together fast optics and a wide field with serious light-gathering power—but its large corrector plate also makes it highly susceptible to dew and ambient light interference. The AstroZap Flexi-Heat Dew Shield is custom-built to protect this optical powerhouse, combining passive shielding and active dew control in one seamless design.

Constructed from lightweight yet rugged black ABS plastic, the Flexi-Heat shield installs quickly and securely with a Velcro fastening strip, wrapping around the front of your SN-10 OTA without tools or modifications. Inside, a black felt lining helps suppress stray light and improves image contrast—critical for both deep-sky imaging and visual work.

What makes this version a game-changer is the built-in low-wattage heating element. Powered via a standard RCA jack, the heater gently warms your corrector plate to stay just ahead of the dew point. Simply connect it to your existing dew controller (sold separately), and you’re ready for long, uninterrupted observing sessions—even in damp conditions.

Features:

• Custom fit for the Meade SN-10 10" Schmidt-Newtonian (LXD55 / LXD75)

• Integrated dew heater strip with RCA connector

• Velvet-lined interior blocks light and slows dew formation

• Durable, flexible black ABS plastic body with secure Velcro closure

• Combines passive and active dew protection in a single upgrade

• Built for the field—lightweight, compact, and tough

Observing Tip:

The fast f/4 optics of the SN-10 are fantastic for imaging and wide-field views—but they're also unforgiving when moisture creeps in. This Flexi-Heat dew shield keeps your optics dry and boosts contrast, so those faint galaxies don’t get lost in glare or dew blur halfway through your exposure run.