Weather Resistant Ripstop
The UV-proof material shields your telescope from sun and rain.
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Protect your equipment from the elements with specialized covers designed for large Dobsonian setups. These silver and black shields keep moisture and sun away from your optics between viewing sessions
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Worth noticing
Soft Interior Lining
A gentle inner layer prevents scratches on your telescope tube.
Secure Drawstring Fit
The integrated drawstring ensures the cover stays tight in the wind.
Why it’s listed
Protective Equipment Standards
These covers are built using water-resistant ripstop fabric to safeguard specific Dobsonian apertures. The Standard+ Series focuses on material durability and a secure fit for outdoor storage.
- Water-resistant ripstop fabric
- UV-proof exterior coating
- Soft protective lining
- Drawstring closure system
- Sized for 10 in and 12 in models
- Silver and black color options
What to look for
In the range
R-Sky Astroinstruments focuses on Black, Dobsonian telescopes, Waterproof in the current models.
Under the hood
R-Sky Astroinstruments keeps the build language in the product names: Silver ripstop cover for twelve inch dobsonian; Black ripstop cover for ten inch dobsonian.
Made to use
Pick a R-Sky Astroinstruments model from Black, Dobsonian telescopes, Waterproof when that is the job you have.
How they differ
Start with Silver ripstop cover for twelve inch dobsonian; Black ripstop cover for ten inch dobsonian and match the listed type to what you need.
Listings
2 telescopes listed here
Quick take
The rundown
After reading 10 reviews
Plus side
- Build quality 2
- Great material feel 2
- Perfect fit 2
- Runs large 2
- Durable 1
- Easy on off 1
- Reasonable price 1
- Storm protection 1
- Sun rain wind durability 1
- Tightenable 1
Buyers
What people say
The silver side really helps keep the tube cool when I leave it out before sunset.
The drawstring at the bottom keeps the cover from blowing away during heavy winds.
I feel much better knowing the ripstop fabric is protecting my 12 in Dobsonian from morning dew.
Before you buy
R-Sky Astroinstruments Questions
What telescope types do these covers fit?
These covers are specifically designed for Dobsonian telescopes. They come in sizes tailored for 10 in and 12 in models.
Are these covers waterproof?
The covers are made from water-resistant ripstop material. They are also UV-proof to protect against sun damage.
What is the interior of the cover like?
The Standard+ Series features a soft lining. This ensures the finish of your telescope is not scratched during use.
How do the covers stay on the telescope?
Each cover includes a drawstring at the bottom. This allows you to cinch the fabric tightly around the base of the telescope.