16" collapsable skywatcher dob

[alan meehan]

iam trying to find the height from the floor to max height when these dobs are folded has anyone got one that might be able to tell me i need to transport it

[h0ughy]

Focuser Diameter
2" with 1.25" adapter
Ground Board Diameter
770
Tube Weight
30kg
Tube Dimensions (dia x length)
540x (1071-1685)mm
Newtonian-Reflector
406mm
1800mm
f/4.4
812x
9x50
Plossl 10 & 25mm
Dobsonian Mount
Plastic
5 Years Limited Warranty
For Advanced

[glend]

Alan I used to own a GSO 16" Strut Dob and the only reasonable way to transport it was in pieces. The top section in its padded carton and the primary mirror box and base had to be rolled up ramps into the back of the 4wd. I got a hernia from that thing. Just sayin, be careful.

[alan meehan]

Thanks Dave and Glen the scope is the our clubs new one we have ordered
i have been looking at diamentions for transport the beast i have a enclosed trailer and many helpers to move it so that is not a problem just the shear size but i cannot find if the goto dobs come out of the base for transport

[gaseous]

Hi Alan, yes the 16" Skywatcher Goto dob comes out of the base pretty easily - just a couple of largish knobs, similar to the other sizes in that range. Good to have someone to help, or a sturdy back - I used to have some tiedown straps around my tube to make it easier to lift. The 14" & 16" models also have base panels that can be easily removed/disassembled with similar knobs for ease of transport (as others have mentioned, the tube and the base are both heavy beasts), whereas with the smaller versions you generally assemble the panels with bolts/allen keys and leave them assembled. You'll need plenty of help if you plan to move the 16" in its fully assembled state.