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The Astrotent is sold locally by Sirius Optics in Brisbane. website still lists it at AUD299.
I have one obtained as an unwanted prize. It is light weight poly canvas and can be erected and dismantled buy one person, but it is fiddly.
Tent has an open top 2M diameter and a base 3m diameter. There are four doors which I would term crawl-ins for adults.
You can operate a EQ6 or G11 with an SCT, but long scopes may be a problem. There is enough floor space with an EQ mount to roll out a sleeping bag and stow your small scope cases etc.
The main negative is the top. This will hold water and seep unless some type of ridge props up the top. I have replaced the top horizontal hoop with stiffer rods.
The tent would be much more useful with a hoop frame supported "dome" top, that can be easily dropped or errected.
IMHO a more practical & useful solution would be a second hand small camping tent and a Telegizmo 365 cover for your scope.
David
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