Dobsonian dust cover

[bosun21]

Where can I buy an elasticated dust cover for my 8” Dobsonian? My existing cover is loose and is continually falling off. I tried FLO but it says unavailable for the 8”. Thanks 

[faulksy]

oxford products sell them. that should be right up your street 🤣

when i had a small 14" dob i used to use a silver reflective bicycle cover from halfords. it was brilliant. they still sell them.

motorcycle covers are ace as well

for a dedicated one. the widescreen centre sell them

Edited November 27, 2021 by faulksy

[azrabella]

If your scope has a solid tube then a shower cap works just fine.

[bosun21]

8 minutes ago, faulksy said:

oxford products sell them. that should be right up your street 🤣

when i had a small 14" dob i used to use a silver reflective bicycle cover from halfords. it was brilliant. they still sell them.

motorcycle covers are ace as well

for a dedicated one. the widescreen centre sell them

Wish I had a small 14” Dob 😂

[bosun21]

9 minutes ago, azrabella said:

If your scope has a solid tube then a shower cap works just fine.

I never thought of that 🤔, and I bet it’s a lot cheaper as well 

[Carbon Brush]

I made 3D printed caps for the tube parts on my SW250.
I'm sure someone must have done the same for a 200/8" tube.

An alternative to cover scope + base is a patio furniture cover.
If it is a dust cover, rather than rainproofing it preserves your wallet.
I had one for my SW250 and recently bought one for my 12" dob.
Both came from amazon or ebay, sort of £20 each from memory.

HTH, David.

[Dave scutt]

I've got a solid tube dob brought these from amazon keeps the spiders out good

[bosun21]

1 hour ago, Carbon Brush said:

I made 3D printed caps for the tube parts on my SW250.
I'm sure someone must have done the same for a 200/8" tube.

An alternative to cover scope + base is a patio furniture cover.
If it is a dust cover, rather than rainproofing it preserves your wallet.
I had one for my SW250 and recently bought one for my 12" dob.
Both came from amazon or ebay, sort of £20 each from memory.

HTH, David.

Thanks for that and it’s just the end cover I’m looking for as i store the scope indoors 

[Bioboybill]

2 hours ago, azrabella said:

If your scope has a solid tube then a shower cap works just fine.

Because you're worth it!😂

[estwing]

Mate bought the one from widescreen...it leaks. 

Motorbike covers are ok for a few months but tbh...a cheap tarp from B&Q beats everything. 

[astronymonkey]

Pop into a bed shop and get a mattress bag. They have them off their display mattresses or you can get new ones if you get rid of an old mattress.

I've got a 16inch dob and a double mattress bag fits well with a bungee tied around the middle and at the base.

For a smaller scope  a single size would be enough. 

They are thick, completely waterproof and cheap.

The only issue I've had is they aren't breathable so if you cover the scope when you've got loads of dew on it then you need to remember air it off the next day but is suppose that the same for any cover 🤔 

Cheers

 

[callisto]

I've got one of these https://cygnusastrocovers.wixsite.com/mysite

Takes a couple of weeks to arrive as they are made to order...I'm gonna order another on soon 

Review here...https://urbanastrophotography.com/index.php/2021/10/11/review-cygnus-astro-cover/

Edited November 28, 2021 by callisto
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