[Alasdair]

I have a 10" dobsonian which I'm not using very much, I tend to use my 4" refractor more, simply because of its portability. I'm also in the position of needing to free up some space in my apartment, and one easy fix would be to keep the dob outside, on my balcony, protected of course by a weatherproof cover. However, my limited reading has given me mixed messages - yes it's ok to store a telescope outside; no it isn't. I don't know, so I'm asking for advice. I'm in Brunswick, Melbourne, and my balcony faces north, and has no shade. Thank you!