Fenriz Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Hi guysAs my sig says I have a SW Explorer 200 on a EQ5 now as you probably know they weigh a tonne, are there any problems with removing the scope from the mount each time I call it a night and pack up? Or will this lead to any problems.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 It's the only way to do it I think - I'd not like to carry the scope plus mount plus counterweights in one piece any further than a couple of feet !.I keep all my scope optical tubes separate from the mounts - apart from the 4" refractor which is easy enough to move on the Skywatcher AZ-4 mount as a single unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenriz Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanx JohnAnd here I've been carrying it out the garage, through the gate and into the garden fully assembled.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanx JohnAnd here I've been carrying it out the garage, through the gate and into the garden fully assembled.MarkYou must have bigger muscles than I have Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerTheDodger Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 You must have bigger muscles than I have Mark I was thinking the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenriz Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Haha, No but a bad back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyman Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Mine goes in and out in 4 pieces. OTA, then Weights, then mount then tripod. That is followed by Battery pack, camera case and EP case. PC and teacup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfytom Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Apart from the risk of theft, am I endangering my scope in any other way by covering it over with a barbecue cover and leaving it in the garden minus the ep's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfytom Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad Astra Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Hi there WolfyTom,I disassemble my rig partially by removing the refractor tube from the mount. The OTA goes into a case, and the mount (semi-permanently on a dolly) rolls back into the garage where it is covered with a snug, vinyl cover to keep dust off.When I'm traveling to an outreach or lab event - the whole rig breaks down into: Tripod, electronics pier, saddle, EQ head, CW shaft, two CW (10 kg each), dovetail with rings, OTA, and of course, eyepiece cases and observing chair. About 150 kg of gear all told. No way I'm doing that "fully assembled" Too heavy, too awkward, too dangerous!Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 You need to hire a husband !!Mine is far too heavy for me, he carry's it in & out of the garden - I never leave it out.The one day I had to do it, I removed the OTA to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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