My father has this 11 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain (sp?) telescope that he bought for when Comet Halley came around the first time. This thing is huge, and heavy, but I'm convinced that it could get some great views. The problem is that I don't feel like dismantling it, taking it outside, putting the thing back on the base, and taking it back in when I'm done.

So my question is, is it (and it probably isn't) a good idea to simply leave it outside during the late spring and summer months? (or, at least take it in when it looks like it's about to rain)?

Thanks for any replies

The (How can I break it?) Incubus

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