Scope cover?

[kirkster501]

Hi all,

Any ideas please about a scope cover that is a bit more substantial than a bin bag?  It would never be left out for days at a time but sometimes I am not inclined to pack away my wide-field rig at three in the morning so I'm looking for something I can quickly throw over the scope, covering it and the mount electronics (doesn't matter if the bottom of the tripod legs show) until the following day.   “Real” scope covers are stupid money for what they are.  If it's marketed towards  "astronomy" I am sure the cost gets inflated fivefold.....

Appreciate your thoughts please.

Edited December 3, 2019 by kirkster501

[AstroTim]

I’ve been thinking along the same lines, although more for covering the scope while it’s cooling down, or waiting for a target to come into view, on damp nights or if the weather is a bit changeable.

i was going to explore the potential of using an all weather bicycle cover, or small car cover for this purpose. Alternatively, a garden furniture cover might be suitable although they can be quite pricey too.

I’d be interested if anyone has had experience of using any of the above as scope covers.

Tim

[james_screech]

Have a look at these https://neilross758.wixsite.com/cygnus-astro-covers/breathable-covers should do the job at a reasonable price. I've used them outside and inside as dust covers.

James

[kirkster501]

Thanks they look good James.

Steve

[WanderingEye]

I have just had one made to measure, 550mm diameter x 1550mm height, waterproof and breathable with drawstring bottom, and 300mm from the top two vents, with bug proof mesh and watertight flap, made by this company in grey for £50 delivered....it will be arriving tomorrow, so pictures to follow...

https://bags4everything.co.uk