Meade Telescope Carrying Cases

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The exterior includes six lockable latches for the removable cover (the cover lifts off and is not hinged) and six steel-reinforced handles. There are a pair of wheels at one end for more easily transporting the scope. The case can be carried or pulled using the attached wheels.

Inside, the cutouts in the die-cut foam lining are sized and shaped so that they will hold either the 10" RCX400 or the 12" LX200 telescope. There are compartments for the telescope, eyepieces, and other accessories. The finderscope in its quick-release bracket must be removed from the telescope and placed in a special vinyl cover included with the case, then stored in its own separate die-cut compartment within the case. The electric focuser does not need to be removed before installation.

The outside dimensions of the case are 42.6" x 25" x 18.75" (subject to slight changes). Its empty weight is approximately 32 lbs. The shipping weight is approximately 39 lbs. However, the shipping carton is large enough to be considered oversize by both UPS and FedEx, and the dimensional freight charges for it (based on the space it takes up in the truck or plane, rather than the actual weight) are the same as if the carton weighed 70 lbs. Keep this excess freight charge in mind if is air shipment is desired.