From the October 2008 issue

Observing basics web extra: Sensible housing for your telescope

What to consider when storing your equipment if you don't have a backyard observatory.
By | Published: October 27, 2008 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An inquiry concerning appropriate telescope storage was received from Bob Winder of Niagara Falls, New York.
  • The inquiry specifically addressed the optimal location for telescope storage in the absence of a dedicated backyard observatory.
  • The question posed highlights a practical challenge faced by amateur astronomers lacking specialized storage facilities.
  • The context suggests a need for advice regarding the safe and effective storage of astronomical equipment.
Bob Winder of Niagara Falls, New York, recently asked me this question: “Without a backyard observatory, where should I store my telescope when not in use?”