Guest Jamie S Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Just wondered where other folk keep their equipment, as in outside or inside the house, (edited) because it's near where I set up and I don't have to dismantle too much to get in and out, but I keep eyepieces and cameras inside. I ask because I'm curious as to whether I'll see any affects of being outside, on the scope. Edited to keep sensitive info private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) I keep my kit set up in the lounge at all times. It's a bit of a pain when I want a quick session and I need to take it apart first but I don't have a garage or anything and a modest (small) house so I have nowhere else to keep it. Plus it looks nice on display. I know some people keep there scopes/mounts outside at all times (Damien peach) as long as its well protected from the elements & stuff It would be fine. No cool down times either. Edited January 27, 2014 by T A WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) In Bed next to me instead of the wife - it doesnt nag,takes up less room and is always ready for action. Really in the spare bedroom as I dont trust leaving it in the garage plus might get damp as tubes etc are steel . In the future I hope to convert(line) a metal shed to be my obsys but that's in the future Edited January 27, 2014 by stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 SW ED 80 on an EQ5 Pro set up in the conservatory and the MN190 on HEQ5 is in the obsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Our scopes are on display too ;-) the legs and mounts are under the bed and the cases are sort of on the stairs. We have a small house without a garden, so anywhere else for us is also not possible. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Somewhere dry and at ambient temperature is preferable from the kits perspective, as Tobias [the elder] has indicated, to minimise cool down time. Moisture isn't great for optics (or electronics), and over time metal will rust (I've got some on my tripod). Somewhere very secure is best from a security point of view. It's a balance of risks:benefits. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I would suggest you consider what you are putting on here, as this is open to anyone to read. I have edited Jamie's thread to reduce any threat of theft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamie S Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Sorry I should have thought about the question before hand I suppose, so outside is a good place, In Bed next to me instead of the wife - it doesnt nag,takes up less room and is always ready for action. Lol. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamie S Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I would suggest you consider what you are putting on here, as this is open to anyone to read. I have edited Jamie's thread to reduce any threat of theft. Thank you for editing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 No worries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest speed Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) My thoughts too ...cant be too careful Edited January 27, 2014 by speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tracyg Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I used to keep my scope set up on the mount in my conservatory, mainly to minimise the heat difference when taking it outside as it's cold in there in the winter. We don't put the heating on in there as it's under floor and expensive. I read that you shouldn't keep them where it's too hot or too cold. The conservatory currently gets down to about 8 degrees when it's really cold outside. I have since taken the optical tube off the mount and it now sits it it's homemade case as I couldn't buy one to fit my case exactly. ( It's in a Stanley tool box with 1" foam all around it). Would it be okay left on the mount in the conservatory (blinds closed obvs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I keep all the scopes indoors except for the Lightbridge which is too big to go through doors - so the base and mirror box live in the garage. Secure and dry are the main things - especially any electronics. I rarely worry about cool down time and just start using straight away. Any scope will cool eventually sometime early in the session - and all it means is the views gradually get better until it's at ambient. Doesn't take much more than an hour or so for most scopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 In their storages cases inside the house ... Unless it's raining when I get back from a dark site in which case they sit in their cases in the car for a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jmz Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 In Bed next to me instead of the wife - it doesnt nag,takes up less room and is always ready for action. Lol! I'm definitely going to try this next time my gf asks where we're going to put it Mine lives in my spare bedroom, there's going to be trouble when someone stays over... Does anyone bother with custom cases, or just keep bits in the boxes they came in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 In their storages cases inside the house ... Unless it's raining when I get back from a dark site in which case they sit in their cases in the car for a few days more like weeks where do I keep my scopes - all over the place found 2 mirrors in a box the other day 10" f5 and 6" f8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 If this rain keeps up I will be keeping mine in a boat :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 If this rain keeps up I will be keeping mine in a boat :lol: There was some bloke called Noah round earlier muttering about boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 There was some bloke called Noah round earlier muttering about boats Boats :facepalm: I thought he said Goats so I sent him up to you. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 he wanted 2 of those though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 In a safe place securely protected and away from prying eyes however I've had to come up with a cunning plan for the soon to be obsy because it's a dome it will be a huge signal I fear ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MelissaPhillips Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I keep my 10" Dob upstairs, its very handy to hang washing on when not in use :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I keep my 10" Dob upstairs, its very handy to hang washing on when not in use :-) And us, :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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