Viewing tent

[jet486]

Wishing to go bush for better night skies I came across this "viewing tent from Sirius Optics in Qld. Can anyone advise me if this tent is worth the $299?

[multiweb]

Yes - I had mine for 2yrs now. Never looked back. Enjoy! :thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

I know of a couple of people who own and more importantly, use them.
I've only heard good reviews.

[jet486]

Hey multiweb, sorry for the delay in response but as a user will the tent be large enough to cover a 12" dob when not in use. Thanks also to jjjnettie.

[multiweb]

Yeah you shouldn't have any problem. In mine I fit 1 table and 1 chair, the G11 with a C11 and dewshield on top, all my batteries, cables... and me! ;)

[jet486]

Thanks mulitweb. I'll order one next week. Cheers

[h0ughy]

i have one of those - brilliant and i had heaps of gear in it at astrofest

[michaellxv]

How do these tents go blocking out the wind? Or do you just use them to protect your equipment if the weather turns bad?

[h0ughy]

keeping the scopes set low you can block most breezes, worked well for me. not good for wet wether the fly is too thin, needs a tarp over the top

it is very effective from keeping people away from bumping the scope

[michaellxv]

breezes hey.

So not going to help in these conditions :P

[h0ughy]

probably not but then you wouldn't be imaging in those conditions either

[multiweb]

The only time I had problem with breeze was when imaging with the C11 and a dewshield the length of the OTA caught the wind. I've imaged plenty of times with my newt though in windy conditions and it does a great job. Most people in the open field couldn't image but I still went all night so it helps a lot cutting wind. :) But what I like most about it is that it keeps the dew off the gear (laptop, table, batteries) and when you're done you just close the lid and go to bed.

[michaellxv]

I'm not seriously into imaging (yet) but I have played with a webcam. We regularly get gully breezes in the evening which can disrupt visual observing. I am looking for a solution to deal with that and also a family that can't be trained to turn lights off when they leave a room.

[mithrandir]

Attach the lights through an infrared and motion detector? In-laws have some of them and while not cheap they work a treat.

[Wavytone]

Take the money to pay for the electricity bill out of their pocket money instead of yours. And point out the connection between lights and showers and the electricity bill.