Humanoido has adapted a multi tier tool box for use as a powerful portable astro imaging eyepiece carry-all.
Move this adapted toolbox and place it next to the telescope at the observing site and instantly have access to every accessory needed.
The box is made from steel throughout and even includes a finish of the basic traditional orange Celestron SCT color! This matches the Celestron Nexstar 6 SE telescope OTA. The closed box has two strong tubular steel bars for carrying handles and holes for a lock.
For observing and astro image
sessions with the Celestron Nexstar 6 SE, the box is now equipped with a large assortment of eyepieces, barlows, focal reducers, CMOS imaging camera, atmospheric dispersion corrector, flip mirror, illuminated reticle, tripod, wifi adapter, and other necessities. Other things to be added in the future include cables and filters.
sessions with the Celestron Nexstar 6 SE, the box is now equipped with a large assortment of eyepieces, barlows, focal reducers, CMOS imaging camera, atmospheric dispersion corrector, flip mirror, illuminated reticle, tripod, wifi adapter, and other necessities. Other things to be added in the future include cables and filters.
Left: PCHome sells the Treny double handle three tier toolbox sells at half price $27 for the 53-inch wide version, which includes shipping and handling. A smaller 42-inch version sells for $20.
To construct the Astro Imaging Accessory Eyepiece Box, a Treny toolbox was purchased without the tools. The simple modification included buying and cutting foam to cushion the floor of all the compartments. The only items used were a scissors and a black marking pen. The foam is already scored with many small subfacets for easy straight line trimming with a scissors. Just mark the length and width for each compartment.
Left: The Treny 53 x 20 x 20 cm toolbox was purchased from PCHome, arrived in less than 24 hours, and has a two for 15% off sale from the already half price sticker.
Left: Neat and clean when not in use, the eyepiece storage and accessory toolbox fits exactly onto an IKEA shelf. A second accessory toolbox may be needed to store adapters, visual backs, and other equipment which are not needed at every observing session.
I loaded up the tool box to the hilt with every useful accessory I could think of for the night's observing session with the new Celestron Nexstar 6 SE. The loaded box was strong to support the weight and carrying it was convenient and not too heavy. It's reassuring to know nothing is left behind and accessory changes no longer include the previous hunt and peck to find what you're looking for. Stay organized! When not observing, the accessory box sets onto a single shelf.
Left: In India, the toolbox is sold for tools or comes with sets of tools. This reviewer has a user supplied photo of how the box is being used.
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