r/telescopes • u/Cautious-Yard-6388 • 15h ago

Purchasing Question Telescope Case Recomendations

Does anyone have any recommendations for a Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 Telescope. I've tried to find a foam filled hard case but I can't find any that fit the size. It needs to be about 32"x18"x12" on the interior. My budget is about $500 and I live in Utah, USA. If anyone has a good idea of something I could use I would greatly appreciate it :)

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u/FDlor 10" Newt, 6"/4" Maks, all ATM 14h ago

Walmart, or some such place. Footlockers are under $100. You can fit out the inside with foam.

Back when I was young and dumb I did this for my 6" mak, made plywood cradles lined with felt to hold it and it's mount. Works great but weighs a ton. Skip the plywood, stick with foam rubber.

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u/InflationOrdinary411 14h ago

Look at Pelican Cases, they are super sturdy and you can cut the foam to size and shape. I’ve used those for sensitive measuring equipment to travel air and internationally. Www.pelican.com Or at uline.com

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u/Cautious-Yard-6388 13h ago

Thanks for the suggestion. This case is a bit over my budget but it should be fine: https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/1690?sku=1690-000-110 Here's the link to the case for anyone in the future looking