Sky-Watcher light shroud for the 12" FlexTube Dobsonian (Sky-Watcher). The Sky-Watcher fabric shroud covers the open section of a 12" FlexTube Dobsonian telescope. It reduces stray light from lamps, windows and the Moon entering the optical path, helping preserve contrast during observing. It also provides an additional barrier against dust, small objects and moisture.
Key features
• reduces stray light entering the open tube section • sewn-in supports prevent the fabric from sagging between the struts • elastic drawstrings at the upper and lower edges • hook-and-loop closure running along the tube
Included items
• fabric light shroud for the Sky-Watcher 12" FlexTube Dobsonian
Technical specifications
• application: Sky-Watcher 12" FlexTube Dobsonian with a collapsible tube • type: fabric shroud for the open tube section • colour: black • reinforcement: sewn-in supports that hold the shape • attachment: two elastic drawstrings and a lengthwise hook-and-loop closure
The shroud reduces the effects of ambient light and covers the open telescope section during observing.
Example of a light shroud fitted to a Sky-Watcher 10" Dobsonian. Photos courtesy of a customer in Germany; the version offered here is designed for the 12" FlexTube model.
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