INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CELESTRON ORIGIN | 33
15. Transporting and Storing
Transporting
Transporting Origin from one location to another is easy. If
you are just taking Origin a short distance outside, like from
your garage to your backyard, then you may be able to carry
the entire setup assembled. It weighs about 42 pounds. You
can use the handles on the fork arm and mount to lift Origin
(Figure 31).
If the assembled setup is too heavy, or if you must move it
somewhere further away, we recommend disassembling
Origin into its three components: optical tube, mount, and
tripod. Each component weighs between 10 and 17 pounds,
so they should be easy for most people to carry. Refer to
the Quick Setup Guide supplied with Origin for details on
disassembly and reassembly.
If you need to transport Origin via car to an observing location,
you should break the system down into its three components.
We strongly recommend the optional Padded Bag for
Origin (Figure 32) for the optical tube assembly, as it is the
component you should protect most from impacts. We also
offer optional padded bags for the tripod and mount. Place
all the components in your car so they can’t move around or
bump into each other when driving.
FIG 31: Use the handles on the fork arm and mount to lift Origin.
If you ever need to ship Origin to another location:
• Use the original packaging.
• Secure the filter drawer with tape to prevent it from dislodging
from its magnets if the box takes a significant impact.
• Use the front foam piece that goes into the lens shade
and covers the camera to protect the camera and Schmidt
corrector from large impacts.
Storing
Store Origin indoors in a dry place. A garage is ideal; it will
keep the system near the ambient outdoor temperature, so the
optics won’t take as long to acclimate. Keep the dust cover
on the front of Origin when not in use to prevent dust and
particles from accumulating on the optics.
If the telescope is wet from dew, dry the exterior of the
telescope tube, mount, and tripod with a towel before storage.
While a small amount of water on the exterior won’t harm
the telescope, storing it wet in the long term could cause
corrosion and water damage. If the exterior surface of the
Schmidt corrector lens has moisture on it, wait until it dries/
evaporates before installing the dust cover.
FIG 32: Padded Telescope Bag for Celestron Origin
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