Where can I get a case/box for C11?

[emadmoussa]

Potential idea is to get the right size wooden box and pad it up. A specialized case will be a better option though, any thoughts there?

[DirkSteele]

Celestron do sell dedicated cases for their scopes but they are not cheap. This is the case for the C11 OTA. http://www.widescreen-centre.co.uk/Products/Celestron_CASE_-_NEXSTAR_.html

But it is over £400 so a homemade solution may be the better bet.

[DirkSteele]

Another alternative is these. I use one of their bags to carry a mount, but they are soft padded so will not offer quite the same level of protection.

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p175_Padded-Case-for-9---10---11--Schmidt-Cassegrains---similar.html

[Naemeth]

Could you not get a suitcase and pad it with foam?

[emadmoussa]

Another alternative is these. I use one of their bags to carry a mount, but they are soft padded so will not offer quite the same level of protection.

http://www.teleskop-...---similar.html

I've been looking at these. It's just an insulation case really, not shock proof or anything.

[emadmoussa]

Celestron do sell dedicated cases for their scopes but they are not cheap. This is the case for the C11 OTA. http://www.widescree...-_NEXSTAR_.html

But it is over £400 so a homemade solution may be the better bet.

Saw this, unjustifiably expensive and don't look anything special.

[DirkSteele]

I've been looking at these. It's just an insulation case really, not shock proof or anything.

Probably a great solution then. I have been very pleased with the bag of theirs I use to carry a mount around in, and fortunately will not break the bank.

[emadmoussa]

Probably a great solution then. I have been very pleased with the bag of theirs I use to carry a mount around in, and fortunately will not break the bank.

I really am tempted...the other alternative is DIY

[Helite]

Pelican cases, expensive but bombproof http://www.pelican.com/

[emadmoussa]

Pelican cases, expensive but bombproof http://www.pelican.com/

Sorry, should've been clearer. It's not meant for long transportation. Mainly for protection and moving around the house.

I can Pelican next time I head for Syria..

[r3i]

Prior to my observatory build I fitted out a storage trunk to keep my scope in. I got mine from here: http://www.storagetrunks.co.uk/?gclid=CKWIha2qyrcCFQTHtAodsGwAgA

[Helite]

Oh well I would pad one of these out then.. http://www.applegate.co.uk/listings/d4abbd4958895b46e043e064a8c02f26.html

I've used gorilla boxes for years and shipped stuff all aver the world in them, perfect for storage.

[emadmoussa]

Oh well I would pad one of these out then.. http://www.applegate...64a8c02f26.html

I've used gorilla boxes for years and shipped stuff all aver the world in them, perfect for storage.

Sorry for the daft question, which size? They seem like a good option, I require a box bigger than the UAt so I can pad. I still have the original OTA padding and I can use that to fit the ota in there.

[Helite]

Sorry for the daft question, which size? They seem like a good option, I require a box bigger than the UAt so I can pad. I still have the original OTA padding and I can use that to fit the ota in there.

No Idea, you will have to measure the overall tube then check it against the dimensions of the gorilla boxes they have available.

[emadmoussa]

No Idea, you will have to measure the overall tube then check it against the dimensions of the gorilla boxes they have available.

Oh, sorry...I meant ''which SITE?" DOH!! Anyway, found it

[bomberbaz]

Loads of tool chests and similar available. B&Q example here emad http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtools-storage-workwear/tool-storage-workbenches/tool-storage/toolboxes___trollies/Stanley-Pro-Mobile-Tool-Chest-11797501 Get the size you want and you'll get it.

These are plastic or resin if you like, very versatile and resilient. Not specialised really but very tough.

[jonathan]

Look for the larger Really Useful Box'es, I keep my 8SE in the 84ltr one and it has space to spare, not sure what their largest one is but they certainly are not flimsy like the cheaper ones.

[jonathan]

I just spotted this on fleaBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestron-Schmidt-Cassegrain-original-trunk-/261219659214?pt=UK_Telescope_Cases_Bags&hash=item3cd1e7adce

May be worth considering, it looks pretty substantial.