Astrozap Light Shroud for 12" Meade LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian

AstroZap Light Shroud for 12" Meade LightBridge Truss Dobsonian

If you’re piloting a 12" Meade LightBridge truss-tube Dobsonian, you already know the rewards of portable aperture. But that open truss structure comes at a cost: stray light, dust, and dew all have a free pass to your optics. The AstroZap Light Shroud brings order to the chaos—sealing your optical path, boosting contrast, and keeping your mirrors clean and dry.

Made from a durable yet breathable nylon blend, this light shroud stretches tightly over the truss section of your Dob without sagging into the optical path. Elastic-sewn ends grip both the upper and lower OTA sections securely, while the material itself blocks intrusive ambient light from nearby streetlamps, neighbors’ windows, or even your own observing gear.

The shroud is moisture-resistant to help minimize dew accumulation and features double-stitched seams for long-lasting performance through countless setups and takedowns. It folds flat when not in use, taking up next to no room in your gear bag—but making a huge difference at the eyepiece.

Features:

• Custom designed for the 12" Meade LightBridge truss-tube Dobsonian

• Blocks stray light to improve image contrast for deep-sky observing

• Breathable, stretchable fabric prevents sag and allows air flow

• Moisture-resistant to help fight off dew

• Elastic-sewn ends ensure a tight, sag-free fit—no clips or ties needed

• Double-stitched seams for added durability in field conditions

• Folds flat for easy transport and storage

Observing Tip:

Light shrouds are especially useful under suburban skies or near full Moon conditions, where stray light can wash out faint targets. By shielding the optical path, this shroud darkens the background sky and boosts contrast—making galaxies, nebulae, and even faint globulars stand out more clearly.