cases

One of the reasons I purchased the ETX-90 is its portability. The hard carrying case is really a very convieniet way to safely transport your telescope to star parties or when moving out. I took the ETX with me back home (Kuwait) and I checked the hard carrying case as a carry-in. Even though the case is designed to stand great pressure, you should always check it as a carry in. The smart design of the case enables you to have all your accesories in one place! Not to mention that the case looks neat and intimidating :-)

Ok, so it isn't a Zero-Halliburton case. I bought the case and definitely recommend it when you are transporting your telescope in the car, however it isn't as sturdy as a Zero case or a Pelican case. Either of those cases you can customize the foam in to hold your telescope. I wouldn't take my scope as "checked baggage" in this case, but it is great for carrying the scope and its accessories. Something I would like would be a place to store the manuals and both the autostar and regular controller (for terrestrial viewing the hand controller is fine.)

I was hesitant to order a "pricey" plastic case. Now, I am very glad I did. The internals of the case are pre-formed to fit the ETX-90EX, Autostar controller, lens filters, lenses, barlow, T-adapter, and a few extra storage areas. The external case is adequate to protect the contents from a short drop. It also comes with two keys so you can lock the case. The locks are designed to prevent curious children from opening the case. The lock on this case would never prevent a theft. It is also convenient to have all your accessories in one spot! Prior to using the case I had the little boxes my accessories came in one big box. This made it hard to find the right lens during a dark viewing session. With the case I know exactly where each accessory is. I do not need to see it.