Gutted...

[tony4563]

To cut a long story short, I tripped over tonight whilst holding the C8. It was either me or the Celestron that was gonna get hurt and the Celestron lost. I wouldn't mind but I've just had a load of accessories arrive last week from the States for it ( Lymax Cat Cooler & Feathertouch Microfocuser)

I'm gonna sell these and put the money towards a different scope later ( probably the equinox ed120) I got the ok from the missus (who was in tears for me , bless her)

[GazOC]

Christ! I feel sorry for you Tony, I've had the odd close call myself.....

[tony4563]

Crazy really..I always turn off the outside sensor light whilst viewing and because it was dark I caught my short sleeved shirt on the flippin' outside tap as I was going up the steps which threw me off balance. I sort of fell forwards and landed one elbow but the front of the scope hit the corner of the upper step full on. I was not hurt, just a little shaken and upset. Never mind though... Gonna have to dust the Dob for now.

[robindurant]

Check your household insurance if you have one. My company tell me that my equipment is covered.

Robin

[PhillyDee]

Ouch . . . .

[Kaptain Klevtsov]

Feel for you mate, really do. Check the insurance policy, its very likely that you're covered.

Kaptain klevtsov

[CELESCOPE]

Yuo do check your insurance on that one , i dropped my CCD and had that repaired on my household policy , so worth a try .

Rog

[Albireo380]

That's awful. I have had a couple of close calls, but no damage yet. It would gut me if my LX90 was damaged. i really feel for you mate - as everyone else said, try the House Insurance.

Tom

[beamish]

Oh man that's just terrible, hope you're okay ! The scope can always be replaced though.. has to be said that it is one of my fears when carrying mine. I feel sure your household insurance will cover it! really sorry nevertheless.

Karlo

[barkis]

That's a real bummer, these accidents are inevitable, especially after a long session and you are tired. It can be a very expensive outcome if you don't have insurance.

We all feel for you mate, it's a horrid thing to bear.

Ron.

[Jeff RV]

Sorry to here that, but on the bright side at least your ok to view another day.

As already suggested it should be covered on the household insurance anyway.

Jeff.

[Vega]

Sorry to hear that mate. The thought always crosses my mind when I'm heaving the 250px tube in to the shed... the very thought scares the Rubbish ouwta me. :shock:

Deffo a house insurance job .

Matt

[markcol]

We feel for you Tony, there but etc., etc.

Hope you can get it sorted on the insurance OK.

Mark

[AndyH]

That sucks :crybaby:

But you could easily have broken your arm or summit. Not much comfort I know.

Fingers crossed for your insurance cover.

Andy.

[steppenwolf]

Really sorry to hear this story as I have so nearly been there myself - ironically, also catching my sleeve but in my case on the back door handle - it stopped me in my tracks spun me round and almost wrenched the 'scope from my hands.

Good luck with the insurance and how nice that you have a supportive wife like mine - that's just how Jane would have reacted!