Ok, this will probably be a stupid question but I have to ask it...
If I buy an orion Short Tube 80 to use as a guidescope how long do you hink i can keep it in its box before it needs to be used?
I do not have any other kit at the moment except a Meade DSI and will buy each item slowly (especially with the dollar the way it is...).
I am concerned about mould growing, or anything else happening, if the telescope is left in the box.
What other options do I have for medium-term storage?
or should i just get a few eyepieces and put it on a camera mount for now?
any comments welcome.