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I leave my EQ6-R mount and 6” f6 newt ( less imaging camera ) outdoors for weeks at a time (2 to 4 weeks ) and just use a large towel and a Orion scope cloak over it with the cloak tied off at the base of the tripod legs with Velcro strap. My little laptop table cabled via a floor pvc duct 1.8m away is cover by a waterproof tarp from Bunnings.
Been doing this for years and the mount and scope are not showing any signs of deterioration at all ( no mildew , mild or rust )
I do clean my newts mirrors every 12 months
My mount and tripod are well lubricated though ( exposed every nut and bolt , grub screws and the like )
I’m usually away in January during the real hot days so it’s not outside in that period
I’m currently building an Obs at my retirement holiday place on the South coast so won’t have to do what I’m currently doing in Sydney any more down there
Hope the above helps
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