Originally announced Febuary, 2003,....
We have been busily working in our shop since returning from WSP this year (2003). As many of your know, the dew was unusually heavy this year. There was a big demand for dew control equipment, and the sound of hair driers often drowned out the steady roar of traffic on US 1. The many hair driers exacted a toll on the site's electrical system, and circuit breakers popped with regularity. Those of us at Flurry Astro-Innovations thought, "there has to be a better way."
After weeks of development, we have come up with a better dew control
solution - the propane powered "Dew Slayer!" Slip the Dew Slayer onto your lens cell or around your primary mirror, push the igniter switch, and you'll never worry about dew again! You're off the grid and ready to fight dew anywhere, any time! (Replacement tanks are readily available on any
hardware store or store that carries camping equipment.)
The Dew Slayer puts out enough heat to handle the wettest nights. Our test department was able to fry eggs on an 18" Newtonian primary with the Dew Slayer set to maximum (naturally, such extreme settings are unnecessary for simple dew prevention).
I suspect some of you have concerns about stray light from the gas fired Dew Slayer, but rest assured it has been fully baffled to prevent any stray light from detracting from your view. Careful testing has shown that the baffles function perfectly.
The Dew Slayer is now available to fit all AP and TMB APOs, all Meade and
Celestron SCTs, and all standard sized Newtonian primary mirrors. Dew
Slayers will soon be available to fit the 10" AP Mak and all TEC Maks.
Custom sizes can be tailored to any existing telescope at an additional
cost.
For those of you who camp, we will also offer an accessory kit that will
allow you to use you Dew Slayer for cooking.
We will be announcing prices and availability soon.
Clear skies, Alan, for Flurry Astro-Innovations (makers of Astro-Stilts and Chromagalore)
We have been busily working in our shop since returning from WSP this year (2003). As many of your know, the dew was unusually heavy this year. There was a big demand for dew control equipment, and the sound of hair driers often drowned out the steady roar of traffic on US 1. The many hair driers exacted a toll on the site's electrical system, and circuit breakers popped with regularity. Those of us at Flurry Astro-Innovations thought, "there has to be a better way."
After weeks of development, we have come up with a better dew control
solution - the propane powered "Dew Slayer!" Slip the Dew Slayer onto your lens cell or around your primary mirror, push the igniter switch, and you'll never worry about dew again! You're off the grid and ready to fight dew anywhere, any time! (Replacement tanks are readily available on any
hardware store or store that carries camping equipment.)
The Dew Slayer puts out enough heat to handle the wettest nights. Our test department was able to fry eggs on an 18" Newtonian primary with the Dew Slayer set to maximum (naturally, such extreme settings are unnecessary for simple dew prevention).
I suspect some of you have concerns about stray light from the gas fired Dew Slayer, but rest assured it has been fully baffled to prevent any stray light from detracting from your view. Careful testing has shown that the baffles function perfectly.
The Dew Slayer is now available to fit all AP and TMB APOs, all Meade and
Celestron SCTs, and all standard sized Newtonian primary mirrors. Dew
Slayers will soon be available to fit the 10" AP Mak and all TEC Maks.
Custom sizes can be tailored to any existing telescope at an additional
cost.
For those of you who camp, we will also offer an accessory kit that will
allow you to use you Dew Slayer for cooking.
We will be announcing prices and availability soon.
Clear skies, Alan, for Flurry Astro-Innovations (makers of Astro-Stilts and Chromagalore)
