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Astrozap's Light Shrouds are a necessary accessory for all owners of Meade Light Bridge and Sky Watcher open tube (truss) Dobsonian telescopes.  Truss telescopes leave a large amount of space open to the air between the primary and secondary.  This design saves weight, but allows dewing on the optics and stray light to enter the telescope. Both conditions degrade image quality and may prematurely end an observing run. Made in the USA, Astrozap's Light Shrouds utilize material of a nylon and cotton blend, and are tailored to slide easily over the telescope's trusses.  Top and bottom drawstrings secure the shroud in place.   They also function as a passive dew prevention system like the Astrozap Dew Shield. Unlike competitors' light shrouds, Astrozap's distinctly designed Light Shrouds retain their shape, keeping the shroud material from sagging into the light path, even in moderate to heavy dewing conditions. If you own a Light Bridge or Sky Watcher Dob, an Astrozap Light Shroud is virtually indispensable in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productgrid--masthead\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection--information\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-description=\"\" class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAstrozap Sky Watcher Light Shroud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Manuals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited One Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Astrozap","offers":[{"title":"8\" (AZ-1305)","offer_id":43509155102949,"sku":"AZ-1305","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" (AZ-1306)","offer_id":43509155135717,"sku":"AZ-1306","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" (AZ-1307)","offer_id":43509155201253,"sku":"AZ-1307","price":197.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14\" (AZ-1308)","offer_id":43509155234021,"sku":"AZ-1308","price":248.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" (AZ-1309)","offer_id":43509155266789,"sku":"AZ-1309","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/astrozap-sky-watcher-light-shroud-astronomy-plus_637b0fd2-5995-4e49-8a3a-56e964a7188a.jpg?v=1690484295"},{"product_id":"astrozap-light-bridge-shroud","title":"Astrozap Meade LightBridge Light Shroud","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-title\"\u003eAstrozap Meade LightBridge Light Shroud\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Astrozap Light Bridge Shroud is made from light weight breathable black fabric. Two ABS bands prevent shroud from obstructing the light path. Upper and lower draw strings. Blocks stray light \u0026amp; dew from reaching the optics. Increased image contrast. Astrozap's Light Bridge Shrouds are a necessary accessory for all owners of Meade Light Bridge and Sky Watcher open tube (truss) Dobsonian telescopes.  Truss telescopes leave a large amount of space open to the air between the primary and secondary.  This design saves weight, but allows dewing on the optics and stray light to enter the telescope. Both conditions degrade image quality and may prematurely end an observing run. Made in the USA, Astrozap's Light Shrouds utilize material of a nylon and cotton blend, and are tailored to slide easily over the telescope's trusses.  Top and bottom drawstrings secure the shroud in place.   They also function as a passive dew prevention system like the Astrozap Dew Shield. 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