Customer Reviews

Meade 773 Hard Carry Case for ETX-60 AT

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This item should have come with the telescope. This is very necessary purchase. The ETX-70 fits perfect. The case has a pocket for everything. The only exception is the remote for the telescope. It's cord has a hard time finding it's own resting spot. Put a reusable tie wrap around it and everthings fine. See I'm being picky and I'm still satisfied. My only wish is that they would use a harder plastic on the outside case. Face it, everybody doesn't have the greatest backyard conditions and this allows you to travel. Don't forget to reset your location in your settings. Those planets and stars will be even more out of alignment. Even at the price you pay it still is very necessary.

(...) The ETX 70 really likes dark skies (being a rich field refractor and all) and this is perfect for getting it there. Lots of nifty pockets for eyepieces (of all sizes if you use your imagination) for a flashlight, a bubble level, and (of course) the scope. They tell me you can even get the dew shield and the right angle finder in it. It's also great for storing the scope and carrying everything to the backyard. The case seems rather sturdy and, while nothing is completely kid-proof, it's kept the scope safe from little girls -- so far!

I ordered the Meade 773 Case and it was shipped by Ace Photo & Digital. I received the wrong size case which, according to their "customer service" has happened before. They refused to pay for the return shipping, though it was their error, and then told me that the Meade #773 was no longer available, and that they could substitute a case for the ETX 80 which "should fit" Be very careful with this item / vendor.

We have used the Meade 773 Hard Carry Case for the past 7 years and have been very pleased with the quality and durability of this well made case. This rugged case has survived many treks into poorly lit fields and has taken bumps and drops with grace.

The case is made of hard plastic and has a foam interior that perfectly fits the Meade ETX60AT Telescope (Obsolete)telescope. There are spaces for the telescope, controller, eyepieces, and miscellaneous accessories.

Highly recommended!

I agree with the other reviewers - this is a necessary accessory to your ETX-60 or 70, and should have been included with the original purchase (as should a tripod). Everything fits in tightly to their assigned spaces (it includes a "map" showing what goes in each space), but it could have used more lens holders. I've had to cram a few into odd sized unused holes.

Functional, yes, but terribly overpriced.

A bit of pre-formed plastic plus a foam insert to hold the 'scope and some accesories. ...