Starfield Dew Heater Strip
Dew Heaters for Telescopes & Astrophotography
Dew can end an imaging session fast—especially as temperatures drop toward the dew point. Starfield DH Series dew heaters are built to help keep your optics clear through long nights, with rugged straps, cold-weather-ready silicone cables, and practical sizing for common telescope and accessory diameters.
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Starfield Optics supports astronomers with dew control solutions for refractors, Newtonians, guide scopes, and eyepieces.
Choose the Right Dew Heater Size
Strap sizes are listed by typical telescope/accessory class, but the best way to choose is to measure the circumference where the strap will mount (near the optics).
| Model |
Typical Use |
Power |
| DH-1 |
1.25" eyepieces / small finders & guide scopes |
3W (12V) |
| DH-2 |
2" eyepieces / guide scopes up to ~60mm |
4W (12V) |
| DH-3 |
~3" / ~80mm optics |
6W (12V) |
| DH-3 USB |
~3" / DSLR lens & small optics |
6W (5V USB) |
| DH-4 |
~4" / ~102mm optics |
8W (12V) |
| DH-5 |
~5" optics |
10W (12V) |
| DH-6 |
~6" optics |
12W (12V) |
| DH-8 |
7"–8" OTA |
16W (12V) |
| DH-10 |
10"–11" OTA |
20W (12V) |
| DH-15 |
14"–16" OTA |
26W (12V) |
Newtonian Secondary Mirror Heaters
For Newtonians, a secondary heater can be a clean, low-power way to prevent secondary dew (with compatibility for common controller systems).
Technical Specifications
Choose the Right Dew Heater Size
Strap sizes are listed by typical telescope/accessory class, but the best way to choose is to measure the circumference where the strap will mount (near the optics).
| Model |
Typical Use |
Power |
| DH-1 |
1.25" eyepieces / small finders & guide scopes |
3W (12V) |
| DH-2 |
2" eyepieces / guide scopes up to ~60mm |
4W (12V) |
| DH-3 |
~3" / ~80mm optics |
6W (12V) |
| DH-3 USB |
~3" / DSLR lens & small optics |
6W (5V USB) |
| DH-4 |
~4" / ~102mm optics |
8W (12V) |
| DH-5 |
~5" optics |
10W (12V) |
| DH-6 |
~6" optics |
12W (12V) |
| DH-8 |
7"–8" OTA |
16W (12V) |
| DH-10 |
10"–11" OTA |
20W (12V) |
| DH-15 |
14"–16" OTA |
26W (12V) |
In the Box
Selected dew heater size.
Warranty
Starfield Limited Warranty