Celestron Dew Heater Ring Installation on 8" EDGE HD & SCT. Connect & Power with ZWO ASIAIR.

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This video demonstrates the installation procedure for Celestron Dew heater Ring on 8" EDGE HD Telescope. The installation procedure on Celestron SCT and RASA telescopes is similar.
This installation procedure can also be used for Celestron 6”, 8”, 9.25”, 11” and 14” Edge HD, SCT & RASA telescopes. The only difference is that in 11” & 14” telescopes the number of screws on the corrector lens are 8.
I have also shown how the Dew Heater Ring can be connected and powered through ASIAIR Plus.
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@daveymach6941 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pawan, Great video short and informative. You make it as easy as one two 3. Clear Sky's everyone.

@AstroCrescent Жыл бұрын

Thanks Davey! I am glad the vide was helpful.

@hismasterstelescope Жыл бұрын

Very nice. Clear instructions. Thanks for the video.

@AstroCrescent Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@CDigata Жыл бұрын

I have one on my C8 & Rasa 8, they are way better than a strap.. they work better with an Allu dew shield also. Good video sir and a well worth Add-on to Obtain

@AstroCrescent Жыл бұрын

That's nice. These compact astro accessories are really impressive. I will be using the dew shield also along with the dew heater ring. Thanks for watching! CS!

@DSOImager Жыл бұрын

Nice! When I picked up my Edge I wanted one of these but couldn't find it in stock anywhere. Looks like it will work well.

@AstroCrescent Жыл бұрын

Thanks James! I hope so too. Fingers crossed. CS!

@LogansAstro Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great system. Wish there was one for the Meade SCTs.

@AstroCrescent Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. There's something for everyone 🙂.

@Witscher Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks a lot. I love watching this before buying it

@AstroCrescent Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

@seemantadutta 4 ай бұрын

Great video! How are you connecting the ASI AIR Plus onto the SCT? What kind of dovetail mount is that?

@AstroCrescent 4 ай бұрын

Hello Seemanta, Thanks for watching. I'm glad that the video was helpful. For mounting ASIAIR on top of your SCR, you may buy a general universal finder scope base from Amazon. Remove the factory finder scope from the SCT, install the new finder scope base on the same screw holes and then mount the ASIAIR in the finder scope base. Hope this helps. Cheers!!

@rajsastrophotography Жыл бұрын

I need to get one too! The dew shield is not really working for me.. thanks for the detailed video..

@AstroCrescent Жыл бұрын

Thanks Raj! The Dew Shield would still be good when used in addition to the Dew Heater Ring. The Dew Shield prevents some of the stray light as well. I would prefer to use both.

@Stefan-Astro-Art Жыл бұрын

Nice instructions. For my future Edge 8, want that too for planetary and small galaxies. By the way, what kind of cable is needed for the ring to the asiair plus? There is a power output setting in the asiair plus where you an select how much power the AA+ have to give to the dew heater in %.

@AstroCrescent Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You need a normal 12v DC power cable (5.5mm/2.1mm)for the ring. This is same as the power cable for other devices such as cooled camera or ASIAIR itself. Reg, power output setting in ASIAIR, it will check it out. CS!

@gregerianne3880 10 ай бұрын

Hi Pawan. Thanks for the great videos on the Celestron Edge HD 8! I should be getting mine in a few days and I feel much more prepared to get it ready after watching your excellent tutorials. Just a question about the dew heater ring. I noticed there is a cord in the box that you didn't use. Can you tell me what kind of connectors that cable has at both ends? I have a Kendrick 4-port power controller I currently use that accepts RCA-type plugs from my dew heater bands and I wasn't sure if the cord that comes with the Celestron dew heater ring will interface with the cord from the dew heater ring and my Kendrick controller. I'd like to know so I can order an appropriate cable before the scope and dew heater ring get here. Thanks again for all the wonderful videos! Very helpful.

@AstroCrescent 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad that these videos are helpful. Hope you have received your EdgeHD 8 by now. The power cable in the box has RCA type connector on one end and a simple female pin connector on the other side. The manual for this dew heater ring states that this cable is used only if you have Celestron smart dew heater controller. I'm not sure if this cable works with Kendrick controller. You might want to check the Kendrick manual or consult some forums like cloudynights.com. Cheers!

@gregerianne3880 10 ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescent Thanks so much for the detailed information, Pawan! I really appreciate it. I don't have my EdgeHD 8 yet, but I did receive the dew heater ring today. In looking at the instructions on page 4, it says the dew heater rings are generally compatible with third party dew heater controllers, and says, "Use the included extension cable to connect the dew heater's rings power jack to the controller's heater output port." So, I think it will be okay! Thank you again. Very kind of you to follow up and reply.

@youngjunehong8037 2 ай бұрын

Good information~ Can I ask question? Can I only use car battery cigar cable ? If It supply the continuous 12V power, occur some problem? Example, front glass break because of continuous heating? I dont know. Please, reply. Thanks.

@AstroCrescent 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you liked the video. There no problem in using the car cigarette lighter adapter cable. The scope glass (lens) doesn’t break due to limited heat produced by the dew heater ring. Cheers!!

@sreeshab4093 11 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thank you. How does the dewshield sit on it? Doesn't the cables obstruct? Do you have a video for securing the dewshield along with this ring?

@sreeshab4093 11 ай бұрын

Also is the dewshield needed in addition to this ring?

@AstroCrescent 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. The dew shield fits nicely on the EdgeHD 8. It provides protection from unwanted stray light from surroundings. The power cable does not obstruct securing of the dew shield to the tube.

@qonos68 11 ай бұрын

Very good tutorial, thank you. Just a question, did you experienced spikes in the bright stars after the installation/use of this dew heater?

@AstroCrescent 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Appreciate your kind words. Unfortunately, this scope is yet to see the night lights ☹️. Clouds, forest fire, job commitments and what not… Clear Skies!!

@qonos68 11 ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescent sorry to hear that, especially for forest fires. Wish you clear skies too.

@TheGoKidd Жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions, Pawan. I have been reluctant to power a dew heater via my ASiair. How much wattage is used?

@AstroCrescent Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video. I still have to figure out the power draw when I actually use it. CS!

@samwam45 7 ай бұрын

For the 6 inch dew heater, about 14 W

@Steve_The_Ignorant_Astronomer 9 ай бұрын

You dont have a problem with the Dew Ring ? I have the Celestron 9.25 and its new and I bought the Dew ring with it. When I use it my stars get misshapen ... I sent Celestron images I took at different percentages of heat and they did say it was a problem

@AstroCrescent 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance yet to take out my Celestron EdgeHD 8 after assembling it. Clear Skies!!

@MrWeesontan 7 ай бұрын

Hi Sir, for the dew heater controller, does it manage to control different level of heat?

@AstroCrescent 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I myself do not use a dew heater controller. I would suggest that you check out the official details on Celestron website: www.celestron.com/products/smart-dewheater-controller-2x Cheers!

@MrWeesontan 7 ай бұрын

But I saw your sybony can control high, medium and low?

@AstroCrescent 7 ай бұрын

It's just voltage setting, not a real temperature or humidity control. Thanks.

@MrWeesontan 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir@@AstroCrescent

@sreeshab4093 10 ай бұрын

can you please share the link for the SV bony voltage adapter. thanks.

@AstroCrescent 10 ай бұрын

This is actually a part of SVBony Dew Heater Strip. You can get it from Amazon - amzn.to/45zbQHb (affiliate link). Thanks.

@sreeshab4093 10 ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescentthanks. can we separate just the voltage adapter from the strip, and connect it to the dewheater ring on one side, and Asi Air Plus on the other side? I want to control through AAP and looking for a simple 12V input adapter connecting the ring on one side and AAP on the other.

@AstroCrescent 10 ай бұрын

@@sreeshab4093 That's what I did. Again it depends on whether the specific model of dew heater strip you are using has that option. Thanks.

@sreeshab4093 10 ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescentthanks. the link you have shared - SVBony, presume it is feasible for this need. am I right?

@AstroCrescent 10 ай бұрын

It worked for me 😊.