Hard case for Telescope
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Hard case for Telescope
My telescope came in yesterday. Was looking to see if Meade made a specific case for it but guess not. Starting to look at generic hard cases. Anyone go this route have a recommendation? Don't want a soft case. Thanks.
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Re: Hard case for Telescope
It depends on how much you want to spend, some people are quite happy using Rubbermaid style containers and others like harder cases such as HPRC or Pelican
I personally use HPRC cases for traveling.
If you enjoy woodworking you can always make your own as well.
https://www.hprcusa.com/en/cases/
https://www.pelican.com/
I personally use HPRC cases for traveling.
If you enjoy woodworking you can always make your own as well.
https://www.hprcusa.com/en/cases/
https://www.pelican.com/
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Re: Hard case for Telescope
Found one that might work at harbor freight. Just did some measurements so will go to the store tomorrow to see how it may work.
https://www.harborfreight.com/5800-weat ... 64819.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/5800-weat ... 64819.html
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Re: Hard case for Telescope
That looks like a nice case, if they sell extra pluck foam for a reasonable price you may want to grab some.
See Far Sticks: Antares Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser BV 127/1200, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II/ Argo Navis, Stellarvue M2C/ Argo Navis
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Takahashi prism, TAL, Vixen flip mirror
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss
The only culture I have is from yogurt
My day was going well until... people
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II/ Argo Navis, Stellarvue M2C/ Argo Navis
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Takahashi prism, TAL, Vixen flip mirror
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss
The only culture I have is from yogurt
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Re: Hard case for Telescope
Sidenote - the pluck foam in my small Apache case tends to separate. By that I mean that the little rectangular pieces don't stay attached to each other, at least where they're only one layer thick. I might resort to gluing them together rather than repacking them each time. Or I could get more foam and try to ensure that the "dividers" are thick enough.
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Re: Hard case for Telescope
Going to look at this one too. A little bigger inside but not as long and not handle to drag behind. Thats fine though. Just want something to protect the tube and computer control mount when moving. Am careful anyways so thing one of these will work fine.
https://www.harborfreight.com/4800-weat ... 64250.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/4800-weat ... 64250.html
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Re: Hard case for Telescope
Just a suggestion but I would turn the foam 180° so when you pick the case up the heaviest object (telescope) is at the bottom so it does not push the foam down around your accessories.
See Far Sticks: Antares Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser BV 127/1200, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II/ Argo Navis, Stellarvue M2C/ Argo Navis
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Takahashi prism, TAL, Vixen flip mirror
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss
The only culture I have is from yogurt
My day was going well until... people
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II/ Argo Navis, Stellarvue M2C/ Argo Navis
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Takahashi prism, TAL, Vixen flip mirror
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss
The only culture I have is from yogurt
My day was going well until... people
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Celestron 9.25 f10 SCT, f6.3FR, CGX mount.
ASI1600MM Pro, ASI294MC Pro, ASI224MC
ZWO EFW, ZWO OAG, ASI220MM Mini.
APM 11x70 ED APO Binoculars.
https://www.averywayobservatory.co.uk/
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Re: Hard case for Telescope
Thanks for tip on switching positions. My case cost $89.00, which is a pretty stout case. Wasn't sure if it would be good to keep base attached so decided to keep separate. Will be getting a second case.
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