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Telegizmos 365 Series Cover for SCT/Mak with Fork Mount

Telegizmos 365 Series Cover for SCT/Mak with Fork Mount

by Telegizmos
SKU TG-T3ET
$44.00 - $159.00
$44.00
$44.00 - $159.00
$44.00
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  • 365 Series: Warranted for continuous 24/7, 365-day outdoor exposure
  • Dual Material Design: Acrylic-coated woven polyester outer cover with an inner solar radiant barrier liner
  • Radiant Barrier Liner: Protects your equipment from radiant heat build-up and adds a second barrier to water
  • Six Sizes: From the Meade ETX-90 to ETX-125 up to 16" SCTs on fork mounts
  • Made in the USA: Made in Texas
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  • Telegizmos 365 Series Cover for SCT/Mak with Fork Mount

    The Telegizmos 365 Series Cover is made for continuous 24/7, 365-day outdoor exposure of your fork-mounted telescope. Its outer material has a 5 year exterior weather rating and showed no moisture penetration in a 40 PSI spray test with a 1/2 in concentrated stream. The dual material design pairs an acrylic-coated woven polyester outer cover with an inner solar radiant barrier liner, and the 1 year labor and material warranty includes continuous 24/7 outdoor exposure.

    365 Series Dual-Layer Design: 24/7 All-Weather Protection

    Made for continuous 24/7, 365 outdoor exposure, the 365 Series is a dual material design. The outer cover is a high-count, acrylic-coated woven polyester that showed no moisture penetration in a 40 PSI spray test and has a warp tensile strength of more than 325 lbs/in. Beneath it, an inner liner of TeleGizmos' original solar cover material acts as a radiant barrier, protecting your equipment from radiant heat build-up and adding a second barrier to water.

    • Outer Cover: The American-made outer fabric is mildew and UV resistant, with less than 1% shrinkage or stretch to ensure a consistent fit over time.
    • Radiant Barrier Interior: The 6 mil multi-layered inner liner provides a second barrier against water and protects your equipment from radiant heat build-up.
    • Strength: The outer fabric has a tear strength of more than 30 lbs warp and 25 lbs fill, with strength and abrasion resistance.

    Sizing the 365 Cover for Fork-Mounted SCTs and Maks

    TeleGizmos offers six sizes for fork-mounted SCTs and Maks. Compare your set-up's measurements with the cover sizes below.

    • T3ET: Fits Meade ETX-90 to ETX-125 with a 40" circumference and 18" height.
    • T306: Fits 6" Maks and SCTs on fork mounts, including the Meade 6" LightSwitch, with a 19" diameter and 30" height.
    • T309: Fits 8" to 9" SCTs with a 58" circumference and 42" height.
    • T311: Fits 10" to 11" SCTs with a 64" circumference and 42" height.
    • T314: Fits 12" to 14" SCTs with a 71" circumference and 54" height.
    • T316: Fits 16" SCTs with an 84" circumference and 60" height.

    365 Series vs. Standard Telegizmos Covers: Which One Do You Need?

    The choice between the 365 Series and the standard TeleGizmos Solar Scope Cover depends entirely on your storage plans. The standard cover is intended for temporary outside storage, meaning occasional, short term outside exposure; for more than 1 to 2 weeks of continuous exposure, choose the 365 Series.

    The 365 Series is made for continuous 24/7, 365-day outdoor exposure, and its warranty covers that exposure. TeleGizmos tested it for a year in the desert southwest, the Florida Keys, Colorado at 8000 feet and the Texas Hill Country.

  • What makes the Telegizmos 365 Series Cover different from a standard cover?

    The Telegizmos 365 Series is engineered for continuous, 24/7 outdoor exposure and is warranted for such use. It pairs an acrylic-coated woven polyester outer cover with an inner solar radiant barrier liner. Standard TeleGizmos covers use only the solar radiant barrier material and are meant for temporary outside storage; for more than 1 to 2 weeks of continuous exposure, choose the 365 Series.

    Which 365 cover fits a 10" or 11" fork-mounted SCT?

    The T311 is made for 10"-11" SCTs on fork mounts. The cover measures 64" in circumference and 42" in height. Compare your set-up's measurements with these cover sizes.

    How do I choose the right size 365 Series cover for my telescope?

    Start from the set-up each size is listed for, then compare your set-up's measurements with the circumference (diameter for the T306) and height given for that cover.

    How water resistant is the Telegizmos 365 Series cover?

    The outer material showed no moisture penetration in a 40 PSI spray test with a 1/2 in concentrated stream, has a hydrostatic rating of more than 25 in and a spray rating of 90. The inner radiant barrier liner adds a second barrier to water. Please note that under conditions of high humidity or rapid temperature drops, condensation can still form on the telescope surface under any cover.

    What does the inner solar radiant barrier in the Telegizmos 365 cover do?

    The inner liner is TeleGizmos' original solar cover material, a multi-layered polyethylene/Astrolar fiber radiant barrier (6 mil), originally developed for NASA as a spacecraft insulator. It protects your equipment from radiant heat build-up and adds a second barrier to water.

    Can I use this Telegizmos cover for my SCT on a German Equatorial Mount?

    These sizes are listed for SCTs and Maks on fork mounts. TeleGizmos makes separate 365 Series covers for equatorially mounted SCTs and Newtonians, refractors and Dobsonians.

  • Type 365 Series cover for fork-mounted SCTs and Maks
    Fit: T3ET Meade ETX-90 to ETX-125: 40" (102 cm) circumference, 18" (46 cm) height
    Fit: T306 6" Maks and SCTs on fork mounts: 19" (48 cm) diameter, 30" (76 cm) height
    Fit: T309 8"-9" SCT on fork mount: 58" (147 cm) circumference, 42" (107 cm) height
    Fit: T311 10"-11" SCT on fork mount: 64" (163 cm) circumference, 42" (107 cm) height
    Fit: T314 12"-14" SCT on fork mount: 71" (180 cm) circumference, 54" (137 cm) height
    Fit: T316 16" SCT on fork mount: 84" (213 cm) circumference, 60" (152 cm) height
    Series 365 Series (continuous 24/7, 365-day outdoor exposure)
    Outer cover High-count, acrylic-coated woven polyester, American made, 11 oz/sq yd (ASTM D3776)
    Inner liner TeleGizmos solar material radiant barrier: polyethylene/Astrolar fiber, multi-layered, 6 mil
    Outer tensile strength More than 325 lbs/in warp, more than 265 lbs/in fill (ASTM D5034)
    Outer tear strength More than 30 lbs warp, more than 25 lbs fill (ASTM D2261)
    Water resistance (outer) Hydrostatic more than 25 in (AATCC 127); spray rating 90 (AATCC 22); no moisture penetration in a 40 PSI spray test, 1/2 in concentrated stream
    Colorfastness (outer) Grade 4 (AATCC 8)
    Exterior weather rating (outer) 5 years
    Shrinkage or stretch (outer) Less than 1%
    Made in Texas, USA
    Warranty 1 year from date of purchase, labor and material, including continuous 24/7 outdoor exposure; transferable; proof of purchase required; normal wear and tear excluded
    Holds T3ET, Meade ETX-90 to ETX-125, T306, 6" Maks and SCTs on fork mounts, T309, 8"-9" SCT on fork mount, T311, 10"-11" SCT on fork mount, T314, 12"-14" SCT on fork mount, T316, 16" SCT on fork mount

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