The Shelter-Dome measures 7' by 10' and is 6.5' high. It's made of fabric-reinforced vinyl. Setup was a little unwieldy at first, but soon became second nature. Just grab a mallet to drive five stakes into the ground. Shelter-Dome opens on all four sides.
Users can adjust the zippers on the completely opaque sides to block wind and light pollution.
Dobsonian owners looking toward the horizon will especially appreciate this latter feature. A rain fly is sold separately. It weathered wind gusts of 15 miles per hour. Although everything breaks down very quickly, compressing the integral frame and stiff, plastic-coated material into its carrying case tests one's perseverance. Observatory Tent offers separate sleeping and viewing areas.