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Dew Shields for a C-11

Started by Bobdero, 03/26/2006 07:55AM
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Robert Derouin
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smile Anyone out there know of any Dew Shields for a Celestron-11 scope?? I'm looking for something along the lines of a "solid-one-piece" construction!! Do not want the velcroed,flexible type! Thanks all, for your help!! smile
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Robert,

I made mine out of a 12-inch sonotube that I picked up from Home Depot. It costs about $10, is easy to paint, is solid instead of flexible and is almost a perfect fit for OTA. It's alos very lightweight.

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Robert,
I'm with Steve.......12" sono tube, self adhesive black felt and a little gloss black enamel. Total cost.....$20

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