Hitec Astro Accessories

Hitec Astro is a small UK company that makes a range of excellent accessories at highly competitive prices. Their designs are thoughtfully worked out to provide what astronomers want and their prices are kept low by using the latest manufacturing techniques coupled with low overheads.

4-Channel Dew Controller Ref: HA-4CHDEW

HITECASTRO

Control up to four dew heaters independently with this rugged, reliable controller from Hitec. It is compatible with Kendrick and similar dew heater tapes and has four separate controls, one for each channel.

Price: £70.46 (Including VAT at 20%)

Single-Channel Dew Controller Ref: HA-1CHDEW

HITECASTRO

This single-channel, two-port controller is designed for astronomers who just need to run one or two heater tapes and who don't need to control them independently.

It is compatible with Kendrick and similar heater tapes and its excellent value makes it very popular.

Price: £45.96 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick Dew Remover System

The Kendrick Dew Remover System was developed to meet the need in the astronomical community for an effective dew removal and prevention system. This system has heaters for almost all the optical components used in amateur astronomy.

The photograph shows a C8 fitted with a complete dew remover system. The controller is mounted on the fork and supplies four separate heater elements.

Standard Dual-Channel Controller Ref: KE-2001-SDCC

KENDRICK

Two-channel, four-output controller for Kendrick dew heaters. This is a modern replacement for Kendrick's original 2001 controller which has been a long-time favourite with astronomers. The new controller uses modern technology for improved performance, efficiency and reliability.

Price: £80.68 (Including VAT at 20%)

THE #2001-7 DigiFire 7 CONTROLLER Ref: KE-2001-7

DIGITAL 4 CHANNEL CONTROL, 6 OUTPUTS

Kendrick's DigiFire 7 all-digital controller will let you control up to four heaters individually and has two additional 12-volt outputs for powering auxillary equipment. Currents can be set from 0 to 100% in 10% increments and the controller generates no RFI - vital for astro-imaging.

Winner of the BBC Sky at Night Magazine Group Product Test scoring 94%

Price: £112.34 (Including VAT at 20%)

THE #2001-10 DigiFire 10 TEMPERATURE SENSING CONTROLLER Ref: KE-2001-10

DIGITAL TEMPERATURE SENSING, 6 OUTPUTS

The DigiFire 10 is similar to the DigiFire 7 except that two of the outputs incorporate temperature sensing to maintain the optical surface at a selected temperature between one and ten degrees above ambient.

One temperature sensor for the optics is included in the price. Additional sensors are available. All four outputs can be used in straight-forward current-control mode if required.

Price: £153.18 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 1.25" Heater #2005 Ref: KE-2005

KENDRICK Suitable for 1.25" eyepieces

Price: £29.57 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 2" Heater #2006 Ref: KE-2006

KENDRICK For 2" eyepieces, 50 mm finder scope objectives, smaller camera lenses. Can also be used on 1.25" oculars but a bit big. To use on 1.25" oculars just slip heater off 2" eyepiece and hang over 1.25" eyepiece.

Price: £33.19 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 3" Heater #2007 Ref: KE-2007

KENDRICK Wll fit 3.5" to 5" OD (90mm to 130mm OD)

Price: £35.69 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 4" Heater #2008 Ref: KE-2008

KENDRICK Will fit 5" to 5.5" OD (130mm to 145mm OD)

Price: £40.80 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 5" Heater #2009 Ref: KE-2009

KENDRICK Will fit 5.5" to 6.5" OD (140mm to 165mm OD)

Price: £43.40 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 6" Heater #2010 Ref: KE-2010

KENDRICK Will fit 6.5" to 8" OD (165mm to 200mm OD)

Price: £45.90 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 7"/8" Heater #2011 Ref: KE-2011

KENDRICK For Meade 7" refractor, 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain, 8" SCT, Celestron C8, Astro Physics 7" Refractor. Will fit 8" to 9.5" OD (200mm to 250mm OD)

Price: £48.97 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 9"/10" Heater #2012 Ref: KE-2012

KENDRICK For Celestron C9.25, Meade 10". Will fit 10" to 12.5" OD (250mm to 310mm OD)

Price: £51.01 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 11" Heater #2013 Ref: KE-2013

KENDRICK For Celestron C11. Will fit 12.5" to 13.5" OD (310mm to 340mm)

Price: £59.18 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 12" Heater #2014 Ref: KE-2014

KENDRICK For Meade 12 SCT. Will fit 13.5" to 15.5" OD (340mm to 400mm OD)

Price: £61.22 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick 14"/16" Heater #2015 Ref: KE-2015

KENDRICK For Celestron C14 & Meade 16" SCT. Will fit 15.5" to 18" OD (400mm to 460mm OD)

Price: £70.46 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick LX200 and Magellan Control Pad Heater #2019 Ref: KE-2019

KENDRICK For the LX 200 & Magellan ll control pad. Can also be used with all other similar computer controls. Stops slowdown of functions in cold weather.

Price: £31.66 (Including VAT at 20%)

Kendrick Box and Chair Heater #2020 Ref: KE-2020

KENDRICK For eyepiece and accessory boxes. Can also be used as a seat warmer.

Price: £31.66 (Including VAT at 20%)