[Alasdair]

I have a 10" collapsible dobsonian which I acquired only recently - a very nice thing, especially when the skies are clear!

However, this weekend I shall be travelling into the country, away from city lights, in the hope of a bit of dark sky. My question is - what's the best/safest way of transport? I have a Toyota Tarago - big tall car - in which the scope can fit easily assembled (but with tube not extended, of course) standing up. I know this as that's how I transported it to a local primary school last night.

Or I could disassemble it and carry the OTA wrapped up in a blanket or two firmly on one of the back seats.

What's the best way?