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Cases for 1200GTO Head
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Mark D'Ambrosio <markdambrosio@...>
Have any of you folks who have a 1200 mount found suitable cases for
the 1200 head. I don't really require ATA quality cases, and would prefer to stay away from an ATA type case's weight.and cost. Something like a Pelican type case woull be ideal, but I don't know if they make a case large enough to carry each of the 1200's 2 halfs. Mark |
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Rich N. <rnapo@...>
No. I'm still looking for cases to hold my 900. I've
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given up on finding a case to hold the 900 in one piece. Any suggestions would be much apprecitated. Rich Have any of you folks who have a 1200 mount found suitable cases for |
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John Gleason
Mark,
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Tenba makes some very nice cases for the transport of computer monitors. These might work for parts of the 1200. I know that one will hold the 900 mount as one piece quite nicely. We used it to transport the 900 to Australia two years ago. I think you can find a complete listing at the B&H Photo web page. John Gleason, dvj@... http://www.celestialimage.com ---------- From: Mark D'Ambrosio <markdambrosio@...> |
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Rich N. <rnapo@...>
Thanks John.
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Rich Mark, |
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Mark D'Ambrosio <markdambrosio@...>
"rich n." <rnap-@...> wrote:
original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/ap-gto/?start=381 Thanks John.monitors. the 900These might work for parts of the 1200. I know that one will hold at themount as one piece quite nicely. We used it to transport the 900 to forB&H Photo web page. awaythe 1200 head. know iffrom an ATA type case's weight.and cost. Markthey make a case large enough to carry each of the 1200's 2 halfs. ------ break down a 1200GTO (Roland's), I find the 1200's two piecesYou have a voice mail message waiting for you at iHello.com:Thanks John, I'll look into this. Personally seeing, and helping relatively compact, and not really that heavy. A heavy duty ATA flight case may add a considerable amount of carrying weight though. I think something like a lighter Poly-plastic Tenba, Pelican,or SKB would be ideal, and provide sufficient protection for transporting to dark-sky sites. Mark |
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RCK <rkuberek@...>
Mark D'Ambrosio wrote:
"rich n." <rnap-@...> wrote:A friend of mine had cases for the 1200 made by Master Cases in Pacoima. Turned out great and very sturdy. This company makes cases for film equipment. Bob K. |
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John Gleason
I agree Mark. In fact, I don't use cases for transporting my 1200 mount.
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It would add too much weight. I simply use a heavy blanket wrapped around each axis and carefully secure in my vehicle. The pier slips nicely into a sleeping bag and I store the pier legs, counterweight bar, and counterweights inside the pier. All lay flat in the back of my 4Runner SUV. Tenba makes a PAD bag that works quite well for either the 7" or 6" OTA's . The 1200 takes quite a bit more effort to set up in my opinion. Everything is just bigger, including the 24" tube holder that is used for the 7". Add guidescopes, eyepieces, accessories, cameras, ST4, food, ice chest, extra clothing and you are packed solid. Guess I should be looking at that new Ford Exterminator vehicle. NOT! This stuff needs to get into a permanent observatory! ;-) jg John Gleason, dvj@... http://www.celestialimage.com break down a 1200GTO (Roland's), I find the 1200's two piecesThanks John, I'll look into this. Personally seeing, and helping |
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