CELESTRON STARSENSE EXPLORER 8 INCH DOB WATERPROOF COVER - 0NLY £14.95 !!!

[paulastro]

I wanted a waterproof cover for this scope to take with me to Kelling.  After much searching on SGL and Amazon, I found this on the latter.  Apologies if someone else has suggested it, and I missed your post.

It looked to be the right size and a reasonable spec, and an even more reasonable price at £14.95 !!  I ordered it last night, around  10pm and it arrived mid-morning today.

I'm familiar with the Oxford material, having used other covers of the same material.  It does what it says on the box, and has a good but not over-heavy weight.  

I've just been outside to 'try it on' and it's just about perfect.  As I hoped, it not only covers the scope vertically on the rocker box, but also with the scope elevated to an angle of around forty-five degrees.  I would think it is probably also large enough for the 10 inch version  which has the same focal length of course - and also for other makes of similiar Dobs.

Under the pics of the scope is a screengrab with the link to Amazon.  If you go onto it you will find all the I information you need, including the dimensions and detail of the materials used.  There is also a pic of the zippered pouch it comes in.

 

 

 

 

 

[Sunshine]

Nice! much nicer than the gigantic garbage bag I use.

[cajen2]

Ha, same as the one I use.....and yes, it was me who suggested it....😉

[paulastro]

15 minutes ago, cajen2 said:

Ha, same as the one I use.....and yes, it was me who suggested it....😉

You're clearly a genius!  Thank you, and sorry it didn't register with me, it would have saved me a lot of time 😏.

[cajen2]

It's better made and specced than a whole lot of other covers, too!

[cajen2]

4 minutes ago, paulastro said:

You're clearly a genius!  Thank you, and sorry it didn't register with me, it would have saved me a lot of time 😏.

Not a genius but very careful when it comes to spending money......😉 except of course on scopes, EPs, etc etc. Can't really bodge those.

[paulastro]

2 hours ago, cajen2 said:

Not a genius but very careful when it comes to spending money......😉 except of course on scopes, EPs, etc etc. Can't really bodge those.

A man after my own heart 😊.

[ninjageezer]

i got one last January its a great strong cover but the waterproof coating on the inside has broken down really badly and it lives in a garage......

so check the inside ...

[cajen2]

I only need mine about four times a year, for four nights each (star parties, etc) so it's still quite pristine.

[bosun21]

2 hours ago, cajen2 said:

I only need mine about four times a year, for four nights each (star parties, etc) so it's still quite pristine.

Do you reckon it could accommodate the SL 12”? Or is that asking a bit too much from it?. Thanks 

[wookie1965]

On 25/08/2022 at 15:58, paulastro said:

I wanted a waterproof cover for this scope to take with me to Kelling.  After much searching on SGL and Amazon, I found this on the latter.  Apologies if someone else has suggested it, and I missed your post.

It looked to be the right size and a reasonable spec, and an even more reasonable price at £14.95 !!  I ordered it last night, around  10pm and it arrived mid-morning today.

I'm familiar with the Oxford material, having used other covers of the same material.  It does what it says on the box, and has a good but not over-heavy weight.  

I've just been outside to 'try it on' and it's just about perfect.  As I hoped, it not only covers the scope vertically on the rocker box, but also with the scope elevated to an angle of around forty-five degrees.  I would think it is probably also large enough for the 10 inch version  which has the same focal length of course - and also for other makes of similiar Dobs.

Under the pics of the scope is a screengrab with the link to Amazon.  If you go onto it you will find all the I information you need, including the dimensions and detail of the materials used.  There is also a pic of the zippered pouch it comes in.

 

 

 

 

 

Do you think it will fit the 10" one as well thanks. 

[cajen2]

8 hours ago, bosun21 said:

Do you reckon it could accommodate the SL 12”? Or is that asking a bit too much from it?. Thanks 

 

1 hour ago, wookie1965 said:

Do you think it will fit the 10" one as well thanks. 

Depends. The dimensions are 75 X 75 X 135 cm, so if you measure yours, you should be able to work it out. The 10" is, I think, the same length as the 8", so I wouldn't be surprised.

Edited January 13, 2023 by cajen2

[bosun21]

4 minutes ago, cajen2 said:

 

Depends. The dimensions are 75 X 75 X 135 cm, so if you measure yours, you should be able to work it out. The 10" is, I think, the same length as the 8", so I wouldn't be surprised.

The 12” is 300mm longer focal length. Once I have got it built up and done my modifications to it I’ll measure the height of it. Thanks Clive  

      Ian 

[cajen2]

You might be ok, Ian. There's a bit of spare material at the bottom....it covered my scope on its EQ platform easily.

Edited January 13, 2023 by cajen2

[cajen2]

There's also plenty of width to cover my RACI/RDF and focuser.