Scope covers

[Supernova74]

I was thinking of purchasing a scope cover for my Meade 12”ACF I pretty much set it up a few hrs before an observing session for cool down etc and everything is set up properly anyway the useall process after an observing session i strip down the scope and put it back in the brick built shed and is well protected in bespoke made trunk.However after a lengthy observing session fatigue kicks in and tiredness and even tho the scope is managble for myself a little reluctant as it’s better to be safe than sorry as a simple slip good bye scope so I’m considering a scope cover this will be just for one night untill I’m a little more fresh the next day and in daylight are thease scope covers just glorified tarupaulin covers that manufacturers have picked up on as I don,t mind spending the money when needed on my kit however being uv proof etc is it really necessary For a scope that’s only be left out untill the following morning

[jiberjaber]

I use an unused garden waste bag from Lidl to cover over my mount and tripod over extended periods of use, a bungee cord holds it to the tripod to prevent the wind getting under. Would one of them be large enough for your application? 

Similar: https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-231l-round-garden-bag/p/0298981

 

[DaveS]

Can't go wrong with Telegizmos covers. I have two, one for the 130 apo, and another that will cover the ODK12 while it's being commissioned.

[Stuart1971]

Dont skimp on a cheap cover, I did that and it ended up costing me more.... go with Telegizmo 365 you will never need another one.... 👍

I do leave my mount head under mine all the time though..

[TerryMcK]

I have a Telegismos cover too but the “cheap” one that is silvered on the outside. Nothing from Telegismo is cheap. However it is not really good enough for permanently covering a scope and the 365 is the best bet. But those are really expensive and I bought a 21 quid cover intended for stacks of chairs from Amazon. That goes over the top of the Telegismo cover is held on to the tripod using integral fasteners and a bungee around the whole lot. 
I can confirm it is watertight and heavy downpours have not got through 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07X57LRT4