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Cover for G11 with 9.25 SCT and guide scope

 

I'm trying to find a suitable cover that will work for the above setup, which measures roughly 40" wide and 46" tall (to upper tripod clamps) for visual and possibly 48" wide for the imaging train when I setup later (though that is more likely when I have an ROR). Ideally, I'm looking for something discreet, e.g. green in colour (which I know is not ideal) but that's not a showstopper. I was recommended the Telegizmos cover for 12-14" EQ/GEM mounted SCTs. That sounds like it might be too bog (and I don't want loose covers flapping about). Until I get a ROR built I envisage leaving the setup out for a couple of weeks at a time if not more (depending on weather). Once I have the ROR the cover would be used for camps, dark site visits, etc. Suggestions welcome.
 

+1 for telegizmos covers

I leave my scopes out 24/7 365, including rain and lately temperatures up to 118F (you read that right) and my scopes and equipment have weathered it just fine (pun intended haha)

I also added a bit of radiant heat shield to the top to avoid the sun beating on it too much


Brian

On Fri, Oct 2, 2020 at 10:51 AM ruasonid via <ruasonid=[email protected]> wrote:
I'm trying to find a suitable cover that will work for the above setup, which measures roughly 40" wide and 46" tall (to upper tripod clamps) for visual and possibly 48" wide for the imaging train when I setup later (though that is more likely when I have an ROR). Ideally, I'm looking for something discreet, e.g. green in colour (which I know is not ideal) but that's not a showstopper. I was recommended the Telegizmos cover for 12-14" EQ/GEM mounted SCTs. That sounds like it might be too bog (and I don't want loose covers flapping about). Until I get a ROR built I envisage leaving the setup out for a couple of weeks at a time if not more (depending on weather). Once I have the ROR the cover would be used for camps, dark site visits, etc. Suggestions welcome.



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Bought a large reflective tarp (silver one side, blue the other), folded it in half with the silver side out and asked wifey to sew up the ends making a sufficiently large and inexpensive cover. Use it inside my ROR observatory for the telescope and GM811G mount.

Jamey

On Fri, Oct 2, 2020, 1:06 PM Brian Valente <bvalente@...> wrote:
+1 for telegizmos covers

I leave my scopes out 24/7 365, including rain and lately temperatures up to 118F (you read that right) and my scopes and equipment have weathered it just fine (pun intended haha)

I also added a bit of radiant heat shield to the top to avoid the sun beating on it too much


Brian

On Fri, Oct 2, 2020 at 10:51 AM ruasonid via <ruasonid=[email protected]> wrote:
I'm trying to find a suitable cover that will work for the above setup, which measures roughly 40" wide and 46" tall (to upper tripod clamps) for visual and possibly 48" wide for the imaging train when I setup later (though that is more likely when I have an ROR). Ideally, I'm looking for something discreet, e.g. green in colour (which I know is not ideal) but that's not a showstopper. I was recommended the Telegizmos cover for 12-14" EQ/GEM mounted SCTs. That sounds like it might be too bog (and I don't want loose covers flapping about). Until I get a ROR built I envisage leaving the setup out for a couple of weeks at a time if not more (depending on weather). Once I have the ROR the cover would be used for camps, dark site visits, etc. Suggestions welcome.



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I found motorbike covers from ebay come in different sizes and shapes and work a treat. Telegizmo is niche and overpriced BBQ covers IMHO. These days every accessory that has the word "astro" or "telescope" has an insane mark up. Another tip if you're looking for cylindrical bags to carry your tubes look no further than drum sets bags. They're good quality, heavy duty and great padded carry bags.
 

Marc

True. They're expensive but you get sun reflective coatings outside and dew suppression rubberized coatings on the inside. Plastic inside alone would provide nucleation sites for dew.?

Chuck


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I found motorbike covers from ebay come in different sizes and shapes and work a treat. Telegizmo is niche and overpriced BBQ covers IMHO. These days every accessory that has the word "astro" or "telescope" has an insane mark up. Another tip if you're looking for cylindrical bags to carry your tubes look no further than drum sets bags. They're good quality, heavy duty and great padded carry bags.

Sonny Edmonds
 

Prepare for a belly ache...
For going on 6 years now, I've used a cover that came with a Bar-B-Que, And a 32 gallon dome. What the hell is a 32 gallon dome?
OK, you buy a cheap plastic 32 gallon trash bin, and you invert it over the top of of your Bar-B-Que covered mount. 6 years ago, my 32 gallon dome cost me $9.95 USD. The unused BBQ cover was free.
I always brought in my telescope/imaging rig.

I currently use my 32 gallon dome, and BBQ cover, over my HD tripod. But since I was able to configure my new Losmandy into chunks to make it easy to move out and back in, I leave my HD tripod set and aligned North so my equipment lands nearly Polar Aligned night after night. But I put the BBQ cover over it, then wrap a painters tarp around to shade the legs and elevation knobs from the sun. I have my tripod setting on my 12x6x1 inch redwood elevator planks that keep the bottoms off the concrete and brick in my observation area.

I have considered upgrading to a 44 gallon dome. But my 6 year old dome is doing fine as it is. So I'd like to get my money's worth out of the investment.

Exit stage right...
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SonnyE


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Hi,?

So you need an all weather outdoor 24x7 type protection, not just something to keep the dust off the mount and optics in the field??

How important are cosmetics to you? If cheap, ugly and non-portable is OK the usual 65 gallon or greater trash barrel or giant Rubbermaid storage box over a giant commercial drawstring polyester laundry bag cinched up tight around the tripod top to keep out dust and bugs can do a good job protecting your rig.?

BUT you need to manage these issues, security, moisture and insects are the worst though rodents and other ground based biological wire chewing devices can be a severe problem in some areas.

Security is handled by using heavy weights and tying down the trash can Rubbermaid box. Cinder blocks come to mind with cheap poly boat line which is UV proof, strong and cheap as dirt.?

The moisture issue can be managed with a low Watt moisture reduction heating element as used on boats. Look for stick heaters, Goldenrod is a popular brand. Just attach it to the underside of the trash can and plug it in and leave it on 24x7. They are only a few Watts and work like dew heaters to raise the air temp just enough to push out moisture.?But don't go overboard on Wattage as insects like the warmth.?

As for the ground based wire chewing devices the best defense is to disconnect any and all wires and store them coiled on the mount well off the ground or in the Rubbermaid bucket you carry out to use the mount.?

This is the best I have. If you want to have a pretty solution the Teligizmos are still pretty ugly and don't address anything other than sun and rain without adding additional protections mentioned and in both situations the tripod legs will be left relatively exposed to the sun which very quickly fade due to the UV.?

The best thing you can do is leave the mount inside and get the darned ROR built ASAP. Then send us photos to make us jealous.!

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Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware?

? ?Astropheric Weather Forecast - South Pasadena, CA?

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