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Actually I m still a little confused! If the scope is stored with the corrector plate facing up, wouldn't the focusing mechanism be taking the full weight of the mirror? Or perhaps this orientation of storing is recommended if the scope is kept mounted? If the scope is not mounted then it is fine to...

Thanks Mariner, so when it was mentioned that "Orienting the tube vertically upwards puts the least long-term stress on the focusing mechanism from the mirror’s weight.", it means it is better to store with the corrector plate end facing vertically upward?

Hi Sam, thanks for the reply! When putting in and taking out your C8, do u have enough room to move as the internal dimension will be slightly smaller than the stated (external) dimension? When the glass door is closed, does the lock itself interfere with the scope? I am also concerned about the spa...

Hi, does anyone know which brand and model of electronic dry cabinet that can house an Nexstar 8SE OTA lying on its side (with red dot finder scope mounted)? I have searched many but most of them are the vertical types which are not suitable as the OTA will be required to rest at its end ("stan...

Thanks to everyone who have responded, I finally bought my dream scope - a dream realised after more than 20yrs!

Yes, 80s were goodies so remember to share the goodie with everyone! :-)

Gary wrote:

byang wrote:Hi Gary, I guess it is possible to bring dinosaur back to life afterall as the movie Jurassic Park had shown! :-p

There were no living dinosaurs back in the 80s.

Hi Gary, I guess it is possible to bring dinosaur back to life afterall as the movie Jurassic Park had shown! :-p

Gary wrote:Hi byang. Welcome to the forum and back to the hobby!

Hi all, I am starting on this hobby (again) and would like to seek out owners of the above scopes staying in CCK area, mainly to understand what they can and cannot do, before I commit to purchase one. Any kind owner who wishes to share with me on these scopes (hopefully can touch can see!), pls let...