Astrozap For Current Meade 12" LX90 and LX200 Catadioptrics, Textured Matte Blue Finish
Manufacturer Part # AZ-216-T
AstroZap Flexible Dew Shield – For Current Meade 12" LX90 & LX200 SCTs (Textured Matte Blue Finish)
Custom Dew Protection for the Modern Meade 12-Inch OTA
The AstroZap Flexible Dew Shield for Meade 12" LX90 and LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes is purpose-built to fit current models with the textured matte blue finish. Whether you’re observing in humid air or under light-polluted skies, this felt-lined shield helps keep your corrector plate dry while improving image contrast.
Constructed from rugged yet lightweight black ABS plastic, the shield wraps around the front cell using a Velcro-style closure for a secure, tool-free fit. The felt-lined interior absorbs ambient light and reduces radiative cooling of the corrector plate, helping to delay or prevent dew formation.
This model is a perfect match for the latest generation of Meade 12" optical tubes, whether fork-mounted in an observatory or used in the field.
Key Features:
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Made for Meade 12" LX90 and LX200 SCTs: Specifically fits current models with textured matte blue finish
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Felt-Lined Interior: Reduces stray light and delays dew accumulation
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Flexible ABS Plastic: Lightweight, durable, and easy to pack for transport
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Velcro Closure: Simple to install and remove—even in the dark
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Improves Image Contrast: Ideal for deep-sky observing under suburban skies
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Made in the USA: Built by AstroZap with field-tested reliability
Compatibility:
Fits Meade 12" LX90 and LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes with the current matte blue optical tube finish. Not compatible with older gloss-finished models—see AstroZap’s alternate model for legacy LX SCTs.
Observing Tip:
If you’re planning an extended observing session, install your dew shield as soon as you set up. The earlier you insulate the corrector, the longer it will take for dew to form—if it forms at all. And as a bonus, the felt lining helps block light from nearby houses or streetlamps, especially useful when viewing faint nebulae or galaxies.