{"product_id":"farpoint-dew-shield-orion-180-mak","title":"Farpoint Dew Shield - Orion 180 Mak","description":"\u003c!--FPSEO|v1|20260603|111111011110000N1N--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Farpoint FP344 dew shield for 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes and large 150-165mm APO refractors is a precision-sized flexible dew shield.\u003c\/strong\u003e It slips over the front of your OTA in seconds, slows radiative heat loss from the front optic, and keeps dew off your meniscus or lens through the longest observing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFits These Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube outer diameter: 8.42″ to 8.90″ (214–226 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orion 180 Mak, Sky-Watcher Skymax 180 Maksutov-Cassegrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge APO Refractors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore Scientific 152mm f\/8 ED APO Triplet, Explore Scientific ED165 FPL53 Triplet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Need a Dew Shield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of your telescope radiates heat directly into the cold night sky. Once the front optic drops below the ambient dew point, moisture condenses on it — blurring your view and ending your observing session. A dew shield extends the tube to create a buffer of still air in front of the optic, dramatically slowing heat loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Farpoint flexible dew shield is the simplest and most effective dew prevention tool you can own — no power required, no batteries, no warming straps. Just slip it on and observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to Last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABS polymer construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — durable, UV resistant, virtually indestructible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack felt lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — kills stray light reflections, won’t scratch the front optic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook-and-loop closure\u003c\/strong\u003e — wraps tightly, removes in seconds, stores flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-sized to the casting\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a generic one-size tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProudly made in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Sure If This Fits Your Telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dew-shield-finder\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDew Shield Finder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to look up your exact telescope model, or enter your tube outer diameter in inches or millimeters for an instant recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dew-shields-moisture-control\"\u003eBrowse all Farpoint dew shields →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farpoint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47854682407065,"sku":"FP344","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/6639\/8617\/products\/dewshields-1_1800x1800_28098e3e-a503-4d45-a19f-4a1278225c5b.jpg?v=1654280837","url":"https:\/\/farpointastro.com\/products\/farpoint-dew-shield-orion-180-mak","provider":"FarpointAstro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}