I leave the mount (AP1200GTO) outside all the time at the moment. I have it wrapped in a few layers - a towel, then Bunnings BBQ cover, then a Tarp. The worst I've found under the tarp so far has been a small frog.
The mount is too big to just "walk away" with, and people would need to know what they're looking at to show any interest. I've made a simple Power and Ethernet distribution point for the DEC head, so removing the scope is just 2 plugs and the saddle.
If i have the AM5 out, then I'll only leave it up during the day if I'm at home, otherwise i'll just bring the entire rig inside.
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