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Setting and breaking down the scope daily is becoming a tedious affair. I am therefore looking for a cover which I could put on my scope while fully setup. I plan to keep the scope in my balcony which gets 4-5 hours of the afternoon sun everyday and does get wet during the rains. The temperature range of my location is 15-34 degree celsius (59-93 degree Fahrenheit).

I am considering the Telegizmos 365 cover for daily use and would like to know your views if you are using it. Does this really keep the sun out to the extent that the optics and electronics would be safe?

Thanks in advance

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I use one of the 365s. Even with the cover I make sure that the scope does not get a lot of direct sunlight--especially if it is a hot day. The covers protect the scope from sun exposure but they cannot prevent heat build up entirely. Too much heat can cause problems.

Another thing I am cautious about is the fact that the cover, even when drawn, can create a bit of a sail effect when the winds are high.

I always make sure I store the scope in such a way as it cannot tip over if the wind should catch it the right way.
I also bought two sets of wrist weights at a sporting goods place. I bought the very smallest ones that wrap around an wrist and velcro closed. I bought the 5 lb sets (you only need three but they come in pairs). I put these on the scope legs to help steady the scope should the winds gust up some when I am not around it.

Just my two cents. The covers are very well made BTW. Definately worth the cost.

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Sam
Nexstar 8SE
Celestron, TeleVue, Vixen eyepieces
9x50 RACI
WO Diagonals


Wichita, Kansas




Edited by ngphotog (07/18/08 10:15 PM)

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