cover for truss dob

Paddy (Patrick) · #1 20-10-2009, 04:36 PM

I am contemplating commissioning a cover for my truss dob, mainly to beter protect it from dust whilst it sits in my shed, but also so I can confidently leave it set up at astro camps.

I am wondering what materials for such covers people would recommend.

jakob · #2 20-10-2009, 05:44 PM

I found the heavier version of BBQ cover a good solution. With the OTA horizontaly the cover exactly fits the LB16. Its black and weather proof, in the field during the day I turn it inside-out because the lining is white (not weather proof, and keeps the heat off the scope.
It was $30 from Aldi.

Paddy (Patrick) · #3 20-10-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakob

I found the heavier version of BBQ cover a good solution. With the OTA horizontaly the cover exactly fits the LB16. Its black and weather proof, in the field during the day I turn it inside-out because the lining is white (not weather proof, and keeps the heat off the scope.
It was $30 from Aldi.

Now that's an interesting thought. I am thinking however of investing more and getting one made up that will slide over the scope in horizontal position (which is how I store it to stop dust getting on the primary) and then zip up underneath and perhaps even velcro onto a base to stop dust getting in underneath. Maybe it might be obsessive, but as I'll have the scope along time I'm happy to go the whole hog. (also my OTA is a bit longer than a LB)

JethroB76 (Jeff) · #4 20-10-2009, 06:28 PM

Its OS but
http://www.telegizmos.com/Truss%20Do...ree%20Page.htm
could supply what you're after

Paddy (Patrick) · #5 20-10-2009, 07:44 PM

Thanks Jethro, that does indeed look like what I'm after! I'll email them. In the meantime, any other thoughts most appreciated.

stephenb (Stephen) · #6 20-10-2009, 09:16 PM

Patrick, Peter Read at SDM uses the Telegizmos. I have a #TG4D for my 16" SDM#038, if that helps you at all. I can park the scope vertically or at 90 degrees and the entire scope is covered.

Paddy (Patrick) · #7 20-10-2009, 09:51 PM

Thanks Stephen,I'll give him a call.

wavelandscott (Scott) · #8 20-10-2009, 11:27 PM

You could also check out http://www.astrosystems.biz/covers.htm and http://casesandcovers.com/

I've got the "Scopecoat" and have found it to be a great thing to have and highly recommend it.

Paddy (Patrick) · #9 21-10-2009, 10:09 AM

Thanks Scott, will do.

xstream (John) · #10 21-10-2009, 10:15 AM

I also highly recommend the Telegizmos it's brilliant just give Peter a call as Stephen suggested.