Astrozap Flexi-Heat Dew Shield for Celestron and Meade 14" SCTs

AstroZap Flexi-Heat Dew Shield for 14" Celestron & Meade SCTs

When you’re observing with a 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain, you’re wielding serious aperture—and that massive corrector plate makes dew control more than a convenience... it’s a mission-critical necessity. The AstroZap Flexi-Heat Dew Shield is engineered specifically for 14" Celestron and Meade SCTs, combining traditional dew and light shielding with built-in active dew prevention for full-spectrum protection.

Constructed from tough yet flexible black ABS plastic, this shield wraps easily around your OTA and fastens securely using a full-length Velcro strip. Inside, a velvet lining absorbs stray light and slows radiative cooling to delay the onset of dew. But the real power lies in the integrated low-wattage heating element, which runs quietly beneath the surface and plugs into a standard RCA-style dew controller (sold separately).

The result? Your corrector plate stays warm and clear—even through hours of exposure, high humidity, or temperature drops. Whether you’re imaging distant galaxies or just enjoying extended visual sessions, this Flexi-Heat shield keeps your optics—and your night—on track.

Features:

• Custom-designed for 14" Celestron and Meade SCTs

• Combines a dew shield and built-in heater strip in one unit

• Powered by standard RCA jack, compatible with most dew controllers

• Velvet-lined interior traps stray light and insulates against dew

• Durable, flexible black ABS plastic construction

• Velcro wraparound closure for quick, tool-free setup

• Ideal for observatories, outreach, and extended deep-sky sessions

Observing Tip:

A 14" SCT has incredible light-gathering power, but it also radiates heat faster than smaller scopes—making it one of the first to dew over in damp conditions. A heated dew shield like this one is essential not just for protection, but also for maximizing image contrast by blocking ambient light. It’s a simple upgrade with a major impact on performance.