Hard case for Celestron 80ED?

[Dave Smith]

Do these exist or is there a viable alternative?

Thanks

Dave

[CaptPaul]

Im also looking for one for my skywatcher 130pm this is the closest ive come...

Cases, Bags and Covers for Telescopes and Other Optics

unfortunatley yours isnt on here either but i have emailed them so if they recomend anywhere i will post back.

also try here just cant remember whats on there.

http://www.optcorp.com/productList.aspx?uid=105-296-298-930&pg=1

[david o]

Had been looking for one myself and found this at Teleskop Service: Skywatcher ED80 Case for Skywatcher, Vixen & Orion 80/600 ED scopes. Rang them and was told that the Celestron C80 ED-R wouldn't fit as it was too long.

Then found an Orion case for their 80 ED Apo. The Celestron fits perfectly - after a little trimming of the foam.

I'm told Orion have decatalogued/discontinued the case. You might be lucky and still find one somewhere in the supply chain.

Doubt this is any use to you as they're in Terrassa, NE Spain - but here's a link to where I got mine: Valkanik - Maleta Orion Deluxe para R-80ED.

[Dave Smith]

Thank you both for the info. I had a suspicion that the SkyWatcher case was unsuitable as, I think, the lens hood on that is retractable and on the C80ED it is not. It is removable, but you then don't have a lens cover.

Looks like a DIY job with a small suit case.

Dave

[CaptPaul]

Check out music shops if you have to do a DIY job they will prob have some good aluminium flight cases a suitable size which they use for amp heads.

[Dave Smith]

Check out music shops if you have to do a DIY job they will prob have some good aluminium flight cases a suitable size which they use for amp heads.

Thanks, that is an excellent idea.

Dave

[flatfootsam]

Hi All

Got mine from here - Utility Flight cases

SP66. ex demo £45 have to supply foam etc but large enough to get quite a bit of kit in

Adrian