{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-odk14tr-ms","title":"Orion Optics UK Truss Shroud for 14″ Telescopes","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks stray light to increase image contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable material allows airflow to prevent tube currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for 14-inch open-truss telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible material fits around focusers, finders, and dovetails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and easy to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eTruss Shroud for 14″ Telescopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis Truss Shroud for 14″ Telescopes is an essential accessory for any open-frame instrument, engineered from a black, latex-type material to eliminate stray light and preserve thermal equilibrium. By darkening the optical path, it dramatically improves contrast for viewing faint deep-sky objects. The material is designed to allow critical airflow, preventing the formation of image-degrading tube currents that can soften planetary and lunar detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eBlock Stray Light and Boost Contrast on Your 14\" Truss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAn open-truss design is excellent for portability and rapid cooling, but it leaves the optical path vulnerable to stray light from streetlights, security lamps, or even a bright Moon. This shroud creates a dark interior, effectively restoring the high-contrast environment of a solid-tube telescope. The result is a significantly darker sky background, allowing you to perceive fainter nebulosity and more subtle galactic detail from your 14-inch instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eMaintain Thermal Equilibrium with Engineered Airflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eUnlike impermeable materials that trap a column of warm air, this shroud's breathable fabric is made specifically to \"keep the air flowing.\" This design choice is critical for high-resolution observing, as it allows your primary mirror to reach thermal equilibrium with the ambient night air. By preventing the buildup of warm tube currents, the shroud helps ensure your views remain sharp and steady, free from the heat plumes that can ruin fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eAdaptive Fit for Focusers, Finders, and Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis shroud is not a rigid, unforgiving cylinder. Its flexible, latex-type material allows you to move and manipulate it to achieve a custom fit around your unique accessory configuration. You can easily stretch or position the fabric to accommodate large focusers, multiple finderscopes, dovetail plates, and other equipment without compromising its light-blocking function, ensuring a tight fit for your specific 14-inch setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is a shroud necessary for my 14\" truss telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA shroud is essential for blocking stray light from entering the optical path of a 14\" truss telescope. This significantly increases image contrast by creating a darker background sky, making it easier to see faint deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae, especially from light-polluted locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does this 14\" Truss Shroud help with thermal management?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe material is specifically designed to be breathable, allowing air to flow freely through the optical tube. This prevents the formation of warm air pockets and \"tube currents\" which can distort the view. It helps your telescope's optics acclimate to the ambient temperature faster, resulting in sharper, more stable images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this 14\" Truss Shroud fit around my specific focuser and finder scope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, the shroud is made from a flexible, latex-type material that can be moved and manipulated. This allows it to conform to various equipment configurations, fitting snugly around different focusers, finder brackets, and dovetail plates on your 14-inch telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill using this Truss Shroud on my 14\" scope prevent dew?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhile the primary function of the shroud is to block stray light, it can offer some protection against dew forming on the secondary mirror by shielding it from the open sky. However, it is not a substitute for a dedicated dew heater system in very damp conditions, especially for the primary mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI observe from a light-polluted area. How will this 14\" Truss Shroud improve my views of the Orion Nebula (M42)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFrom a light-polluted site, the sky background is bright, washing out faint details. By installing this shroud on your 14\" scope, you block local light sources from directly entering the eyepiece. This will make the background sky in the eyepiece much darker, dramatically improving the contrast and visibility of the faint outer loops and intricate dust lanes within the Orion Nebula (M42).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIf the material is breathable, will it let in dust?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe breathable material prioritizes thermal stability over creating a perfect seal. While it will block the majority of airborne contaminants, some fine dust may still enter the optical tube over time. This represents a trade-off: optimal image stability from airflow versus the complete dust protection of a solid, unventilated tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/orion-optics-uk-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orion Optics UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942369259805,"sku":"OOUK-ODK14TR-MS","price":1226.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/orion-optics-uk-odk14tr-ms","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}