The case is made of heavy, water-resistant dual layer (polyester/nylon) material. Shock-absorbing foam padding is sewn into the inner lining of the 28” long x 10” diameter top half of the case for maximum protection. The optical tube portion of the scope slides into this padded section. The lower half the case is a single layer skirt of unpadded nylon with a drawstring at the bottom. This skirt fits around the wooden altazimuth base of the scope and the drawstring is pulled tight for a snug fit.

The handle on the scope’s optical tube fits through a slot in the padded section of the case for easy carrying of the scope. The tension springs that hold the scope’s optical tube to the altazimuth base hold the two portions of the scope together, allowing the scope in its case to be carried as a single complete unit.

Comfortable to carry, forgiving of bumps and bruises, this protective scope case is a smart buy for a SkyQuest XT4.5 Dobsonian owner.