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BlackLite Tube Accessories


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This light shield slips onto our BlackLite tubes. It reduces stray light reaching the focal plane, and provides dew protection by limiting the exposure of the secondary mirror to the sky. A detachable light shield also permits the main tube body to be as short as possible. The shield is lined with black flocking, and includes end trim. The exterior is unpainted, and light tan in color. Custom lengths are available. Made in the U.S.A.

Part No.

Description

Price (US$)

DC-8-12

Slip-on light shield for 8" BlackLite tubes (12" length)

$26.00

DC-10-14

Slip-on light shield for 10" BlackLite tubes (14" length)

$30.00

DC-12-16

Slip-on light shield for 12" BlackLite tubes (16" length)

$36.00

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Keep dust off of your optics when your telescope is in storage, or being transported. Our tube end caps are custom-made to fit our BlackLite tubes. They also fit Hastings aluminum tubes, and common sizes of cardboard tubes. They will fit with, or without, the tube end trim installed. Color: yellow. Made in the U.S.A.

Part No.

Description

Price (US$)

EC-8

Tube end cover for 8" OD tubes; 1 pc.

$12.00

EC-10

Tube end cover for 10" OD tubes; 1 pc.

$14.00

EC-12

Tube end cover for 12" OD tubes; 1 pc.

$19.00

End trim protects the vulnerable ends of the tube from damage during transport and use, and also gives a finished appearance. Our high-quality tube end trim has a metal core for a secure fit without glue. It is black with a sand textured finish. Installs easily with light tapping. Fits our BlackLite tubes, Hastings aluminum tubing (all wall thicknesses), and most cardboard tubes. Made in the U.S.A.

Part No.

Description

Price (US$)

TT-BL-8

Tube end trim for BL-8 BlackLite tubes (2 pcs pre-cut for both ends)

$10.00

TT-BL-10

Tube end trim for BL-10 BlackLite tubes (2 pcs pre-cut for both ends)

$12.50

TT-BL-12

Tube end trim for BL-12 BlackLite tubes (2 pcs pre-cut for both ends)

$15.00

TT-060

Tube end trim; for 1/16" wall thickness (works for 0.05" to 0.08" wall)

$0.25 per inch

TT-125

Tube end trim; for 1/8" wall thickness (works for 0.10" to 0.13" wall)

$0.25 per inch

TT-156

Tube end trim; for 5/32" wall thickness (works for 0.14" to 0.18" wall)

$0.25 per inch

TT-250

Tube end trim; for 1/4" wall thickness (works for 0.22" to 0.26" wall)

$0.35 per inch

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