When not using the telescope, how are you storing it? Any good accessories for safe storage?
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I slide the legs in, put the caps on, and tip the barrel to vertical. Then it can be stood in a corner or a closet, sort of like a vacuum cleaner.
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I unscrew the accessories dish so the tripod folds up.you can then story it in a corner with out taking up a lot of room
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...When not in use, I store and protect my Celestron Telescope 21036 with all its parts together; the loose items such as the lenses are kept in a small slip knot drawstring bag tied to the stand; the legs are retracted, and scope and parts are covered with a large plastic bag, preferably trash bag.Best,Gene
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I am sorry, but I have not had to do that yet. I did plan to take the telescope to an island cabin where there is little light pollution and kept the original box for that purpose. Still have not done that.
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I store my DSLR, 18-55mm lens , 55-300mm lens, extra batteries, battery charger, lens cleaners, rain sleeve, etc with no issues. It is very sturdy and has an optional shoulder strap for extra support, if necessary.
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1st, there is an adapter you will need to mount them on a tripod. More specific to your question, we have been using them with a very cheap tripod that came free with a camera purchase, our heavy-duty tripos being tied up with a small telescope at the moment. The cheap tripod holds the binoculars just fine (well, as steady as that cheap tripod will allow for at least), no weight issues. I would say you can spend as little as you'd like on a tripod for these. We have found that the stability of the tripod head is really the only issue...you can buy a step up or so in quality to alleviate that issue, but the cheap little one we're using allows us to just grab it an go...and, we have no issues with weight of the binoculars.
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You can buy the optional "Jumbo Battery Cover" (roughly the size of a small merkin), and that extended cavity gives you about an extra 3 cubic inches of dust-storage. Can't go full-potato without extra Dorito dust storage bruh.
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This item can be stored flat or upright. It is important to have the lock in place for security.
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No storage, but you could hide stuff under it since it is essentially a box.. Have to lift it to get access
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I would just hold it steady. For me, it works fine, and, I don't have no tripod! I got a lovely view of the Orion Nebula without that much shake. And, after viewing for a while, I would put it down and rest my arms. And for uses with telescopes, OH YES:D
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I just leave mine mounted on my snare stand. It does come in a cardboard box though, so it can be stored in that.
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Thank you for your inquiry. Regrettably, we don't have a bag that is designed for that telescope. There is a way to protect the OTA (Optical Tube Assembly) by placing it in our Orion 15959 Pro Pluck Foam Waterproof Accessory Case (Blue). The base would have to have its own bag or protection.
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there is a latch in the face of the toolbox.you simply pull up on the latch and it releases it to telescope backwards, opening access to all of the pockets and lower compartment.For transporting it, there are latches on each side that lock it to keep it from opening.There are two hasps on the toolbox to lock it with padlocks to keep anyone from accessing its contents. In the top there is a lift our tray to access the upper compartment.At the rear of the box there is a handle that unlatches to slide up to easily roll it from spot to spot.Included are two molded in handles on each side to lift it into a vehicle. there is a latch in the face of the toolbox.you simply pull up on the latch and it releases it to telescope backwards, opening access to all of the pockets and lower compartment.For transporting it, there are latches on each side that lock it to keep it from opening.There are two hasps on the toolbox to lock it with padlocks to keep anyone from accessing its contents. In the top there is a lift our tray to access the upper compartment.At the rear of the box there is a handle that unlatches to slide up to easily roll it from spot to spot.Included are two molded... » Read More there is a latch in the face of the toolbox.you simply pull up on the latch and it releases it to telescope backwards, opening access to all of the pockets and lower compartment.For transporting it, there are latches on each side that lock it to keep it from opening.There are two hasps on the toolbox to lock it with padlocks to keep anyone from accessing its contents. In the top there is a lift our tray to access the upper compartment.At the rear of the box there is a handle that unlatches to slide up to easily roll it from spot to spot.Included are two molded in handles on each side to lift it into a vehicle. « Show Less
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I would agree with teotwawki, i have a celestron 127 powerseeker and it is almost too big for it but plenty of room for accessories
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Hi Milton,The scope comes with a star diagonal and red dot finder which have to be placed on the optical tube.This is very easy. There is a dovetail plate already mounted on the tube, and you simply slide thebase of the finder into the plate and tighten the supplied set screw to secure it. The star diagonal screws into the end of the telescope and is held secure by its threaded collar. The mount comesfully assembled and you just put the wedge shaped base of the scope into the similarly shaped sloton the mount and tighted the supplied set screw to secure the scope to the mount. Very simple.Once you have carefully unpacked the box, you will assemble the telescope and be ready to useit in two minutes. Hope this helps. Joe R Hi Milton,The scope comes with a star diagonal and red dot finder which have to be placed on the optical tube.This is very easy. There is a dovetail plate already mounted on the tube, and you simply slide thebase of the finder into the plate and tighten the supplied set screw to secure it. The star diagonal screws into the end of the telescope and is held secure by its threaded collar. The mount comesfully assembled and you just put the wedge shaped base of the scope into the similarly shaped sloton the mount and tighted the supplied set screw to secure... » Read More Hi Milton,The scope comes with a star diagonal and red dot finder which have to be placed on the optical tube.This is very easy. There is a dovetail plate already mounted on the tube, and you simply slide thebase of the finder into the plate and tighten the supplied set screw to secure it. The star diagonal screws into the end of the telescope and is held secure by its threaded collar. The mount comesfully assembled and you just put the wedge shaped base of the scope into the similarly shaped sloton the mount and tighted the supplied set screw to secure the scope to the mount. Very simple.Once you have carefully unpacked the box, you will assemble the telescope and be ready to useit in two minutes. Hope this helps. Joe R « Show Less
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Good question .... the unit is light enough to bring in and I would recommend bringing it inside to avoid water damage. I am sure that the components would NOT rust but, condensation in or on the mirrors would be a problem, fogging, etc.I am no expert but I have enjoyed looking at the moon and other sky objects with this telescope.
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Hi!I still haven't used it. I have it stored away in case the power goes out.
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I don't have it in front of me at the moment, but the box is really poor quality, stapled together and varnished. It's nice for protecting the scope and leaving on display but is clearly cheap upon closer examination. You're paying for the telescope here, which IS really nice. Especially for the price.
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Make sure and take the telescope outside for about 30 min prior so that it adjusts to the temp and the lenses don't fog up. Also it's best to use late in the night as far away from city lights.