Dew Shield for 9x60mm Meade Finder

Two capital ideas! Thanks fellows.

On 10 Jul 2003 05:36:00 -0700, (Kenneth Brown)
wrote:

I just purchased a 9x60mm Meade finder. The seller suggested I add a
dew shield to darken the field and help cut down on condensation. Do
any of you guys know where I can find one? I would prefer to add
something more permanent than a cardboard dew shield secured with a
rubber band. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Ken

Ken,

You might also try going to a craft store and buying a foam sheet and
some Velcro. I have a Meade 9X60 and bought a foam sheet (brand name
Darico Fomies), applied some of the sticky back Velcro, and off to the
races. The foam sheets are approx 9" X 12" and come in different
colors. You might want to trim it down a little to fit the scope
better. Very easy and light, and works great.

Mike

Kenneth Brown wrote:

I just purchased a 9x60mm Meade finder. The seller suggested I add a
dew shield to darken the field and help cut down on condensation. Do
any of you guys know where I can find one? I would prefer to add
something more permanent than a cardboard dew shield secured with a
rubber band. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Ken

I went to the craft store and picked up black "craft foam" (about 3/32"
thick, costs about a buck) and wrapped it around the end of my ST80,
holding it in place with a small nylon cinch strap (available in the
outdoor section of many fine stores like K-Mart). It is waterproof
and stores flat when not in use. Also does a great job of keeping dew
off. Use a piece that extends beyond the objective about 3 times the
diameter of the objective.

Regards,
Russell