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[ThisIsntRealWakeUp]

Looking to spend under or around $200 on a case for a C11. I know there is one from Celestron themselves but it appears not to have space to leave a finderscope attached (though let me know if you have found that you can). Does anyone have a recommendation? I just need it to provide some padding for my scope so it doesn't get rattled to death in the back of my car on long drives to a darksite. 

[sevenofnine]

Welcome to C/N! 

 

Some members use an inexpensive sleeping bag to protect large scopes on car trips 

 

https://www.amazon.c...ech-br-left_3_5.

[NinePlanets]

Love the sleeping bag idea! 

 

I have the ~$100 Celestron C11 zippered case and find it to be pretty snug. In fact, there is a learning curve to getting the tube into the bag, exacerbated by the fact that only the top side and one end of the bag open. No way you can leave a finderscope attached unless you leave the bag unzipped part way. There is a cargo pocket at the end of the bag that is the full diameter. A thick padded wall separates the cargo from the telescope. The pocket has a lot of room for things, but bulky items, like a 50mm right-angle finder on the Celestron dovetail/ring mount is a pretty tight fit. Doable, but not the best choice, I think. A straight-through fits a little better.

 

There are other bags at triple the price, but I'm fine with this one, FWIW. Very good construction.

[Bill Barlow]

I own a Pacific Designs soft storage bag for a C11.  There might be enough room to leave a finder on.  But it is a little above your budget new.

[Amazed]

Try this with foam padding.
I store and travel with my mount and ev 8 tube assembled.
https://www.menards....327-c-12667.htm

[ABQJeff]

We all have reasons for what we do in this hobby, but I am curious of why the finder scope would need to stay attached.  That takes like 1 minute to put on and 1 minute to realign, especially if you have switched to the standard synta finder shoe set-ups.  

 

If putting a scope into a case that means there are much larger motions afoot (ie travel) that dwarf 2 extra minutes.  Also, you really risk breakage on protrusions vs a much heavier itemz

 

(Of course for my 80mm finder dual mounted with red dot finder, keeping it attached is out of the question! So really this is a whole new thought space to even consider keeping a finder attached.)

 

Again, not judging, I have my own qwerks (my love of 2” Amici diagonals for instance.)