Experience with Telegizmos 365

[Hemi]

Dear Members,

I'm considering buying one of these. There are many options to suit a lot of setups. I currently have a c925 evolution and a ES102. In the not too distant future I would like to get a SW AZEQ6. Can I just buy the biggest eq version of the 365 and use it for the smaller setups without penalty? I don't want to buy multiple covers understandably.

I like the BBQ cover ideas mentioned (I think a comodo Joe kettle cover fits the bill nicely, but living in Darwin I think they may bake my scope.)

Advice re the 365 or other suggestions welcome

Cheers

[hamptonskies (Greg Burrows)]

I have a Telegizmo 365 for a mount I have on my deck. I bought one to suit a 4-5" refractor on a GEM but have had a 8" newt and a 8" SCT under it. At the moment it is just covering the mount. The only problem with a large cover is that you will probably need an extra strap like a bungee to pull in the excess at the bottom, otherwise a good wind gust may lift it off. Mine is over three years old with no sign of wear.
Greg

[johnnyjetski (John)]

I have a Telegizmo 365 for my 14 inch SCT. I use it as a cover for the scope inside my insulated shed. They are heavy construction and well made. Mine is 12 months old but looks brand new. I would recommend them. From memory I paid $300 delivered for one of their largest covers, but i think it was well worth the cost.

JohnS

[Cimitar (Evan)]

+1

I too have a telegizmo 365 cover and find its very good (mine's for an 8" SCT). I set up and generally leave my scope out for 3-4 days at a time. I particularly like that in the middle of summer I can put my hand under the cover and it's noticeably cooler, and that's on a 40 degree day. I just remove my camera etc. and no longer worry. I definitely wouldn't feel so great about a non-insulated cover.

As others have said, suggest you consider the use of an extra draw string around the base just to prevent any movement should you some wind.

Cheers, Evo

[Hemi]

Thanks everybody. I just ordered the 365, sct 11-14 Equatorial.

[Hemi]

I just got it today! Perfect fit..... The clouds rolled in 8octa! So the cover can stay on!

[Cimitar (Evan)]

Awesome. Perfect result!
Cheers, Evan

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I've only heard good things about the covers.