{"product_id":"wanderer-astro-wanderer-eclipse-motorized-dust-cover","title":"Wanderer Astro Eclipse Motorized Dust Cover","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorized Dust Cover for Automated Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Construction Minimizes Balance Impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Remote and Backyard Observatories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 6 Sizes for Telescopes from 110mm to 425mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWanderer Eclipse Motorized Dust Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer Eclipse motorized dust cover automates essential telescope protection, available in six distinct sizes to fit optical tubes from 110mm up to 425mm in diameter. Designed for remote and automated observatories, it eliminates the need to manually cap your optics, protecting your system from dust, dew, and debris with software-controlled convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomated Dust Protection for Remote Observatories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any permanent or remote imaging setup, keeping the optics clean between sessions is a constant challenge. The Wanderer Eclipse solves this by motorizing the dust cover, allowing you to open and close it as part of your automated startup and shutdown sequences. This ensures your primary mirror or objective lens stays free of dust, pollen, and even cobwebs without requiring a trip out to the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLightweight Build in 6 Sizes from 110mm to 425mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to be exceptionally lightweight, the Eclipse cover adds minimal weight to the front of your optical tube, preventing significant impact on your telescope's balance. This makes integration simple and removes the need for major counterweight adjustments. With six sizes available—110mm, 150mm, 200mm, 275mm, 350mm, and 425mm—there is an Eclipse model to fit a wide range of popular refractors, reflectors, and catadioptric telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of the Wanderer Eclipse over a manual dust cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantage of the Wanderer Eclipse is \u003cstrong\u003eautomation\u003c\/strong\u003e. For remote observatories or backyard setups controlled from indoors, it allows you to uncover and cover your telescope optics as part of your software workflow, eliminating the need for manual, physical intervention at the start and end of every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Wanderer Eclipse benefit my permanently mounted 11-inch SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a permanently mounted Schmidt-Cassegrain like an 11-inch model, the Wanderer Eclipse provides reliable, automated protection. It prevents dust and moisture from settling on the corrector plate between uses, preserving image contrast and reducing the frequency of cleanings. You can integrate it into your imaging sequence to open at dusk and close at dawn automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have a remote observatory with a 150mm refractor. Is the Wanderer Eclipse a good fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the 150mm Wanderer Eclipse is an ideal solution for a remote refractor. Its lightweight design won't disrupt the balance of your optical tube, and its motorized function is essential for true remote operation where you cannot physically access the telescope to remove a manual cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat sizes are available for the Wanderer Eclipse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer Eclipse is available in six different sizes to accommodate a wide variety of telescopes. The available models fit optical tubes with outer diameters of \u003cstrong\u003e110mm, 150mm, 200mm, 275mm, 350mm, and 425mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Wanderer Eclipse connect to my control system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer Eclipse is controlled via the Wanderer Empire software suite, allowing it to be integrated into your imaging scripts and sequences. For specific details on ASCOM drivers, INDIGO support, and connection protocols, please refer to the product manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Wanderer Eclipse difficult to install and balance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer Eclipse is designed to be easy to use. Its \"super light\" construction minimizes its effect on your telescope's balance, typically requiring little to no change in counterweights. 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