Beardy30 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Am I ok keeping the OTA and mount set up or should I take it all down and store away when not in use ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy-kat Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 What is the mount and OTA you are talking about? Is storage inside or outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardy30 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Nexstar 8se Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy-kat Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 The mount and OTA are not particularly light weight, perhaps it is more can it be carried all in one piece safely for you physically, nothing appears to stop observing more quickly then a hurt back. When not in use if left setup how will you protect the kit as it is not weather proof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardy30 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 I’ll be keep it in door ..just want know if I should dismantle after each session that’s all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) I found it easy to carry outside as it’s only about 11kg complete. If carrying it down stairs would take it apart but not oherwise. Edited April 19, 2020 by johninderby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardy30 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Just want to make sure that the mount can take the weight and the gears/motars won’t get damaged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Yes no problem carrying it complete out the door. If transporting it in a car then yes take it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardy30 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 I’m thinking more between session of use at home if the weather is bad , I’m I ok to keep it all set up permanently at home ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) Neer known anyone to have any problems with leaving it fully assembled at home. https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/540482-can-i-store-my-nexstar-8se-with-the-ota-mounted-on-the-arm/ Edited April 19, 2020 by johninderby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardy30 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Brilliant cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Geoff Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I keep my C8 SE fully assembled indoors and carry it outside for use. I would suggest not disassembling the OTA from the mount unless you have an extra grab handle fitted on the OTA, otherwise there is a risk of dropping the OTA (bulky, no handgrips). On the other hand you do have to take the mount/OTA assembly off the tripod to accurately level the tripod, placing the bubble level on the machined top plate of the tripod. (If you are using Starsense, it does not seem necessary to accurately level the tripod so long as you place it on a level surface - another + for Starsense.) There is absolutely no reason why keeping the outfit fully assembled should be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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