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[Stan Gorodenski <stan_gorodenski@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Bob. I took your comments seriously. I ended up putting it on 
its side but it is on top of a 5" foam mattress and the mattress is 
about a foot above the floor. I do not think I will have anything to 
worry about as long as I am careful over the dirt road part. And if I 
have to collimate, I'll have plenty of time to do it since I plan to be 
gone for a week or longer.
Stan


Bob Christ wrote:

>I'll share my thinking Stan.  When transporting my 9.25" I position the 
>mirror all the way to the back of the scope - to the end of its focus 
>travel in that direction - and transport the scope with the eyepiece end 
>facing straight down.   This places the least amount of stress on the 
>heaviest part (the mirror) and its mounting mechanism.
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>Given the conditions you've related, I'd really be hesitant to lay the 
>scope on its side and subject it to lateral stresses.  I place my scope 
>on the auto's seat on top of a couple of towels to help absorb shock and 
>place the seat belt around it.  I also secure the upper portion of the 
>scope to the seat by tying it to the head rest.  This has worked well 
>and I haven't experienced collimation issues.  Your "mileage may vary" 
>regarding collimation - I drive a sedan with a softer suspension.  I 
>suspect collimation will be in order for you when you reach your 
>destination.
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