I cannot overstate how much this has changed my enjoyment of astrophotography. I umm’d and ahh’d about buying one of these for years as other accessories like guiding, filters and the like took precedence. As my setup grew in value, the black bin bags and old gazebo cover I was using was just getting to me. I couldn’t risk leaving my scope out in the rain like that and after too many sudden downpours, I finally bought this.

Oh man, I’m so glad I did. The anxiety you first get leaving your setup out in a downpour though is unmatched - but the scope will stay perfectly dry. The peace of mind I get from having this cover and knowing I can quickly cover the setup if the forecast changes is amazing. It has increased the use of my scope and my enjoyment. My setup has been outside for over a month now and it has stayed perfectly dry throughout heavy storms. I do recommend putting a towel over your setup then the cover simply to avoid ever accidentally catching the inner lining on anything. Also, condensation can build up, so just let the scope air out - I did initially think I had a leak due to the amount of condensation that formed, but it definitely sin’t a leak.

As another reviewer said, the cover does go down to the ground almost with only a few cm spare which is perfect. This still allows a little bit of air to move about whilst cover extra accessories like power boxes that sit on the ground. It does however depend on how north your latitude with how it’ll actually sit.

The cover is also super easy to clean with a damp cloth as it’s hydrophobic coating makes dirt not stick and water droplets bead. I highly recommend cleaning it while it’s on your scope though, it’s waaaay harder if you take it off. The quality is really fantastic. Everything is very well put together and feels like it’ll last many many years of use.

A quick note, this cover is really quite big. If you’re small you have a trouble getting it physically on your setup, however this isn’t the fault of the cover.

I truly cannot recommend this higher. This is one of the accessories (kinda like an auto focus setup) you wish you bought sooner and would buy again in a heartbeat.

The fit is perfect, the cover itself is very well constructed it provides excellent protection for my setup. Well worth the cost. It's a pity I couldn't get the cover on Australia but FLO provided excellent service and it was shipped to me half way across the world, arriving 5 days after ordering.

Just received this cover (purchased elsewhere), after years of buying £35 star party covers, that completely cover my setup and were actually good outside 24/7 for 12-14 months, decided to finally take the plunge and risk £150ish on one of these. Pictures normally for newts show pretty much just the tube and mount covered, in reality it goes almost to the ground with scope parked in tube up home position. Excellent so far so good now wait and see if it last many years in all weathers. Cheaper than the roll off roof shed that pre-corona was planned to be built this month.
setup Skywatcher explorer 200 f5 on eq5 pro.

As always a very well packed product. The description was also very clear. I am able to leave my telescope out in the open. I will probably not test the 365 day specification but so far it has been tested through very heavy rain and remained waterproof. I now have three of these covers for various telescopes and it does what it says on the box.

Quick delivery from Flo thanks.
This was bought for my EQ5 Pro with 8" Newt to save me having to set it up on the deck from scratch on observing sessions.
Its fit is very good and it looks to be well made with robust fabric. Time will tell....
For me its the answer to a prayer. I just take off the cover, insert the eyepiece and power up the rig which is parked in the Home position. I can be observing in 5 mins.
Love it.
You do need a secure site....mine has CCTV and dogs running free and is out of sight.

Just recently purchased for my Skywatcher 8inch Newtonian on an EQ5 mount. Fits perfectly and looks like it will do the job admirably. Time will tell how well it lasts but seems to be very well constructed.