Keeping your astrogear safe and dry: tips for storing outside with AstroHeat

Stargazing and astrophotography are hobbies that require a lot of time and effort. One of the biggest challenges for amateur astronomers is the transportation of the heavy telescope and astrophotography equipment from the garage or shed to the outside. This time and energy-consuming activity can make it difficult to take advantage of a few hours of clear dark skies in a normal week day. That's why keeping the equipment outside can be a great advantage, but there are some important things to consider to keep it safe and in good condition.

1. Keeping the equipment dry

Moisture and humidity are the biggest enemies of expensive and delicate astrophotography equipment. AstroHeat is the perfect solution for this problem. With its sensors, it monitors the ambient temperature and humidity, measures the temperature of the equipment, and applies the minimum required power to the heaters to keep the equipment dry. The best part is that AstroHeat comes with cloud services that allow you to monitor the condition of your gear from your smartphone at any time and place. AstroHeat sends automatic notifications and alerts if any of the parameters is not nominal, such as source power under voltage, equipment temperature out of limits, sensor error and many more.

2. Using a good cover specially design for astronomy equipment

It is essential to use a good cover to protect your equipment from the elements. There are companies that design covers specifically for this purpose, and we recommend checking out their products. A good cover will protect your equipment from rain, snow, and ice, and will also help to keep it clean and free from dust.

3. Ensuring Ventilation

It is important that the cover is open at the bottom to allow for ventilation. This will help to prevent condensation from forming on your equipment, which can lead to damage over time.

4. Stable Power Source

Your power source needs to be stable to power the system and heaters. If your equipment is placed in a remote installation for long periods of time, you might think on using a battery backup to ensure that you have a stable power supply, in case your main power source fails.

By keeping these important things in mind, you can ensure that your astrophotography equipment stays in good condition and is always ready to capture those stunning pictures of planets, nebulae and galaxies. With AstroHeat, you can enjoy the convenience of keeping your equipment outside, while also ensuring that it is protected and kept in optimal condition.