TheSkySearchers

https://davidastro.com/telegizmos-cover ... -eq-mount/

I was wondering if it's worth it?

I think that lots of folks use Telegizmos covers. I’ve heard nothing but good reports.
Hopefully someone that uses one will get back soon

I have never used one but they have been popular and in use for many years.
I believe the 365 cover is designed for long term set up

Try this for under 20 squid. been using one everyday on pation for two and a half years and still 100% waterproof.
I find anything sold for the hobby of Astronomy the price goes up exponentially and sometimes its better and cheaper to use a perfectly suitable item meant for a different purpose.
Roger

Edit for those of us in the US that can't view the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Xinjiuz-Hanging- ... H1CNR?th=1

People who have them seem to love them. I use a $15 Weber grill cover, but I don't leave my scopes outside long-term. That hanging chair cover looks interesting.

I have a Weber grill cover that I mostly don't use. Sounds like it could be repurposed for one of my scopes. Or for sure the telegizmo thing would be worth it as well. My climate is too moist to leave a scope out all the time but might suffice for a string of some clear nights, maybe in summer.

It looks like the one that I use on my 80 mm, f/7 refractor. It is made well and I use it indoors to keep the dust off. I have not used it outdoors.

I have the TeleGizmos 365 that I use on my large refractor. It works great. I've never pushed it during our extreme heat in the summer but I have no issues at all using it when temps are below 100°f (37.8°c)

Juno16 , Lady Fraktor , ApophisAstros , pakarinen , helicon , The Wave Catcher , AstroBee .

Thank you very much for your help and suggestions.

Hi Jean-Yves,
I sometimes get a couple of clear nights in a row (if I’m lucky). Or, I finish imaging late, but don’t feel like bringing in the gear at 2 a.m.
I’ve always covered my scope with a sheet then a large plastic bag on top of that.
Well, I finally ordered a Telegizmo cover for the 102mm scope that I’m using now. Not the 365, as I don’t leave it out all of the time.
I am really looking forward to getting it.
I’m over the sheets and trash bags!

Best to have more than one covers , a bit of redundacy is always good.
Roger

At the Star Party we go to (Astrocamp in S Wales, this weekend as it happens), visual observers meet on 'the common' and usually leave their kit out across the weekend.
I use a binbag (for waterproofness) with a cylindrical Garden waste bag over the top

Somebody wrote about using an electric stick heater to reduce condensation build-up under the cover, but they might have been in a humid climate. Might be a good idea to check into that no matter what you use.

here, I bought the telegizmos sun visor.
It works very well against the heat of the sun and it can keep the humidity outside in the evening.
this one does not work like the 365.
I don't think I'm going to use my 125 mm in winter.

ApophisAstros wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:49 am
Try this for under 20 squid. been using one everyday on pation for two and a half years and still 100% waterproof.

OK..........

pakarinen wrote: ↑Thu Apr 20, 2023 5:19 pm Somebody wrote about using an electric stick heater to reduce condensation build-up under the cover, but they might have been in a humid climate. Might be a good idea to check into that no matter what you use.

The eagle acts as a warmer(as leave on permanently as liitle electricity and Thermal exhaust port so no moving parts to wear) and air circulates a little from the bottom.
Roger

I use one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09CZK ... asin_title

A chimenea cover. It has the same kind of design as a scope cover, complete with waterproof vents but costs only £15 because the packaging doesn't have stars on it! There are many of these available: choose one with the right dimensions.
I originally got mine for my 8" dob. It now protects my Starfield 102, mount and tripod when I go to star parties.