Cover for Skywatcher Explorer 200P on EQ5

[Steve Reed]

I would like to keep my newly acquired Skywatcher Explorer 200P primed and ready for action. It will be stored in a dry garage and I seek a suitable cover to keep the dust off. I gather specialist telescope covers are available but was hoping for something a bit more budgety. Thinking of a BBQ or patio heater cover or something similar. Has anyone bought something similar for this setup?

Thanks in advance.

Steve

 

[Cosmic Geoff]

It would be inadvisable to try moving the outfit fully assembled. If you store it as separated OTA and mount/tripod, and separate counterweight, two or three black binbags should suffice to keep dust and drips off, as well as screening the kit from prying eyes..

[Neil H]

Hi I use a double quilt cover just pop it over it so every thing is in side but I would like what has already been said don't move it as one piece , store it set up if you like but with a 200 size telescope it a big thing to move and the chance of damaging some thing is really high

Edited February 24, 2022 by Neil H
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[geordie85]

2 hours ago, Steve Reed said:

I would like to keep my newly acquired Skywatcher Explorer 200P primed and ready for action. It will be stored in a dry garage and I seek a suitable cover to keep the dust off. I gather specialist telescope covers are available but was hoping for something a bit more budgety. Thinking of a BBQ or patio heater cover or something similar. Has anyone bought something similar for this setup?

Thanks in advance.

Steve

 

I use an extra large waterproof BBQ cover I got off Amazon for a few £££s

[Steve Reed]

Thanks for the replies. I separate the OTA, mount/tripod and weights to move. The question is more about what I use to cover everything when it is stored in the garage. The quilt cover idea sounds good in that I can probably smuggle one out of the house! 

Steve