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Simplify Setup.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paired with a third-party heating band, the \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Thermistor\u003c\/strong\u003e lets your Smart DewHeater Controller:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e of your telescope’s corrector plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatically \u003cstrong\u003eadjust heat output\u003c\/strong\u003e to the minimum required level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevent dew\u003c\/strong\u003e from forming without wasting energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect battery power\u003c\/strong\u003e during long observing sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sensor ensures your dew heater runs only when needed and at just the right temperature, \u003cstrong\u003eextending battery life and enhancing thermal efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e—especially valuable at remote or off-grid sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy Integration with Your Smart DewHeater System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thermistor is quick and easy to use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttach your third-party dew heater band\u003c\/strong\u003e around the corrector plate or optical tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide the \u003cstrong\u003ethermistor’s sealed probe tip\u003c\/strong\u003e under the band, making direct contact with the telescope surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug the thermistor and heater band into their \u003cstrong\u003ematching ports\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Smart DewHeater Controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e6-foot cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thermistor offers plenty of length for \u003cstrong\u003eflexible mounting options\u003c\/strong\u003e, accommodating refractors, SCTs, and Newtonians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Do You Need the Celestron Thermistor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou \u003cstrong\u003eonly need this thermistor\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing \u003cstrong\u003ethird-party heating bands\u003c\/strong\u003e with your Celestron Smart DewHeater Controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to \u003cstrong\u003eimprove power efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e and enable temperature-controlled operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e You \u003cem\u003edo not\u003c\/em\u003e need this accessory when using \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Dew Heater Rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they already contain a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in thermistor\u003c\/strong\u003e for automated temperature regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnhance Performance with a Dew Shield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile optional, adding a \u003cstrong\u003edew shield\u003c\/strong\u003e to your telescope further enhances dew prevention by reducing exposure to ambient moisture. 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