High wind and Dobs?

[Manok101]

I was considering going out tonight, since it is mostly clear. My question is basically, we are experiencing about 20+ MPH winds here, and I was wondering, would the wind do something to the scope even though we have high walls around the backyard?

[brantuk]

It won't necessarily hurt the scope, but it could blow it around a bit making the eyepiece dodge all over the place - especially if you have a shroud. Makes for pretty uncomfortable viewing.

[Manok101]

Thanks for the advice.

[umadog]

Big dobs can get put out of action by higher winds, but smaller ones are usually ok.