The dog has eaten my Lens Cover!

[Geoffw]

Can anyone  suggest a source or a DIY replacement for a 57mm push-on object lens cover for the finder-scope on my Celestron Nextstar 9.25".  I've tried a couple of the usual suppliers without success.

The dog needs to get me a replacement!

 

[Gasconman]

Maybe a 57mm flip-up rifle scope cover from eBay would do the job? Most are from China but there is a UK seller on there. Unless the dog can reach the top of your scope with its mouth, you should never have the same problem again 😉

[R26 oldtimer]

That's a clickbait for sure! I came in expecting an ED triplet / lanthanum eating dog because the homepage displayed half the title 🤣

[Carbon Brush]

Buying off the peg is easiest, if you cn find one. But why not 3D print a lens cap?
You have choice of colours - including glow in the dark🙂
 

HTH, David.

[johninderby]

Lenscoat Hoodie XX Small. Fits from 57mm up.

I’ve used one (larger size) on a refractor for ages. Top quality.

https://www.wexphotovideo.com/lenscoat-hoodie-lens-cap-xx-small-black-1540094/?mkwid=s1Fpz73co_dc&pcrid=310558796572&kword=&match=&plid=&product=1540094&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsv7BRCmARIsANu-CQd4V0bY5QH4aCBpfLV9JWhzO82XjKUqHpQLPkUk3vRS1WtIZ-3DG5IaAhfzEALw_wcB

Edited September 29, 2020 by johninderby

[DaveL59]

if you don't mind the word on the label, how about a metal one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Miranda-57mm-Metal-Push-on-Lens-Cap-B1/133488872344?hash=item1f148e8b98:g:LrMAAOSwtY1fL8uB

tho these camera ones do seem to infer 55mm so best check with the seller for the real ID

Edited September 29, 2020 by DaveL59

[Geoffw]

Thanks folks for the helpful advice and information.  The dog has decided to buy me a flip-up rifle scope cover , as I hope it can be more securely attached to the finder scope, for less than a fiver post free.  From China I suspect!

[paraman]

Back in the day when I was single I spent a small fortune on what was then considered to be the definitive HiFi system. Linn sondek , Naim audio pre and power amps and Linn Isobarik speakers. When I moved in with my girlfriend we bought a puppy a lovely Golden retriever who proceeded to rip the grill off the bass driver and bite lumps out of it. Those speakers cost me £1200 in 1977 , I would have prefered him to carry on pulling the new wallpaper off the lounge wall to be honest.

[martin_h]

At least it wasn't your homework.

[Jarvo]

Buy the cheapest carpiest pair of 10 x 50 binos  from China for a fiver. You’ve got a spare cap then 😀