Jump to content

where do you keep yours


Recommended Posts

hi all i was just wondering where to keep my 200p, it isn,t a problem keeping it in the house but the thing is i dont like alll the condensation that gathers on the  tube and mirrors when i bring it in from the cold. are there any issues in keeping it in the garage, i can see cool down would be alot shorter but are there any cons to keeping it outside.

if i am to keep it inside what is the best procedure  when bringing it in

thanks 

duncan

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I used to keep mine in the house but now it's stored in the garage. I preferred storing it in the house TBH as the primary mirror has got very dusty since it's been in the garage. I use a shower cap to cover the bottom of the tube and the standard dust cap on the front but it has still managed to find a way in.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I keep my scopes in the house, but I'm looking into some other options, at least for the dob. Taking it back inside isn't a problem. I just wipe it as dry as possible and store it horizontal with the dustcaps off for a few hours.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

We're lucky enough to have a "garden room" which is unheated. The tube lives in there and the tripod and mount is in a small polytunnel. To set up I just have to lift the tripod out and bring the ota out through the patio doors. Works for me till I get an obsy organised.<br />

<br />

Sent from my GT-P5110 using Tapatalk<br />

<br />

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I made a sled, or a cart. whatever you call it. two pieces of thickish (10mm) plywood. two irons to keep them perpendicular to each other so the other acts as a handle. 3 holes to take the leg-pegs of the 12" dobson. Add a few small cabinet wheels. Then I added a set of baskets made out of wire. I can get all my stuff like powerpack,eyepiece case etc. onboard. Then I just roll it to a hole next to our stairs.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I had a problem storing all my astro kit as we only have a small house and it was scattered to the four winds, so we had a bespoke sideboard/cupboard made to measure that sits under our stairs and one of the cupboards was made large enough to take ALL my kit. 2 scopes and all associated stuff. Everything is nicely stored in one place and the missus is happy that the house isn't scattered with bits of astro gear.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

   I keep my 10" Newt in a bedroom closet with a plastic trash bag (30 gallon size) over it and folded at the bottom under the primary mirror end. This keeps out dust, lint, spiders, etc.

   As for a "dewed up" scope, I bring it to the storage place and let it sit on another plastic bag  a while open to the air, then cover it a short time later with the bags. Storing it in/near a kitchen invites cooking oil deposits; in a living room, fireplace smoke and tobacco smoke deposits are likely; closed off spaces unheated cause condensation deposits that don't readily evaporate as well as insect dirt with long storage times. Outside? mainly insects and theft/damage is invited unless in a well constructed observatory that can be locked.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.