Fits 8" Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes
This JMI case includes four latches (two lockable), three steel-reinforced handles, a 2" by 26" steel hinge and die-cut foam lining with compartments for telescope, eyepieces, finder scope and accessories. The finder scope must be removed from the telescope and placed in a foam compartment. A soft bag is included for hand unit protection. The case can be carried or pulled using the attached wheels. An optional Large-Wheel Upgrade is available.
When used for the Meade LX90, the LNT Module and SmartFinder must be removed and stored in the case. The included three-point automatic-repositioning quick-release bracket allows the SmartFinder to be removed and placed in the carrying case without losing positioning. Simply reinstall the finder with a single thumbscrew and you are ready to go. (This bracket can be used for other finders also.)
Outside dimensions of the case are approximately 32" x 21-1/2" x 13-5/8" and its empty weight is approximately 18.0 lbs.
Benefits of a JMI case...
- This attractive and efficiently designed case is substantially smaller than the original shipping box and even smaller than most soft cases.
- Crush-resistant die-cut foam, contoured to safely hold your telescope during transport.
- Manufactured with 1/4" plastic for super strong support.
- Includes an extra handle on one end with wheels on the opposite end for easily maneuvering the case without lifting the entire weight.
- Protects your telescope while making it easier to move from one location to another.
Please Note: The foam for this case is manufactured with pre-cut removable strips to convert the cavity configuration from the NexStar Single Fork Arm shape, the LX90 shape to the LX50/100/200 shape.
Also fits other 8" telescopes...
JMI carrying cases are manufactured with exact-fit die-cut foam to hold the telescope as securely as possible. They can, however, be used for telescopes other than those for which they were designed. The following information is provided to help you make a decision about purchasing a case for telescopes not listed above:
The following fork-mounted telescopes should fit inside the NC-11919 CASEX8 with a small amount of space between the fork arms and the foam.
Celestron C8 / C8+ / Celestar 8 Deluxe / Powerstar 8 / Fastar 8 (both Original Version with non-tapered Celestar 8 style fork arms and Newer Version with tapered Ultima 9-1/4" style fork arms), Meade 2080 / 8" LX2 through LX10 / Ultima 8
The optical tube of Celestron and Meade 8" German Equatorial SCT or Newtonian telescopes (26" length maximum) will fit inside the CASEX8 loosely with extra padding needed to take up extra space, especially at one or both ends of the optical tube.