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Apertura Padded Soft Case for 8" RC, SCT, and Classic Cassegrain Telescopes

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SKU: APT-8RC-CASE
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Apertura Padded Soft Case for 8" RC, SCT, and Classic Cassegrain Telescopes

Keep your delicate optics protected, with this high quality case from Apertura! This versatile design provides a custom-feeling fit for a variety of popular 8" "folded" mirror design scopes, giving your incredible optics a cushioned barrier from bumps and scrapes. Keep your investment safe today, with the Apertura Padded Soft Case for 8" RC, SCT, and Classic Cassegrain Telescopes!

Whether you have an 8" Apertura RC, Classic Cass, or Celestron SCT telescope, this case has you covered! An expandable main compartment and four 0.79" foam inserts help you tailor the fit to your scope and setup, preventing sliding inside the case. Surrounding and capping off the compartment is a thick half inch layer of foam padding* that helps shield your scope from bumps in transit or storage. A heavy-duty, durable fabric and secure stitching construction ensures your scope stays securely inside this padded protection, and guards it against abrasions along the way. An unpadded front pouch provides a place for less sensitive accessories, and a handle/ shoulder strap combo provides a convenient carry points that frees you up to carry more gear in your trip out to the observing site!

*Please Note: The zippered 4" extension does not offer padded protection when deployed.

Apertura Padded Soft Case for 8" RC, SCT, and Classic Cassegrain Telescopes At a Glance

  • Tuneable fit provides secure protection for many 8" RC, SCT, and Classic Cassegrain scopes
  • Thick padding provided by premium foam helps guard against knocks and bumps
  • Durable fabric and solid stitching provide a protection solution that will last
  • Convenient carry handle and duffle-bag style shoulder strap make transport simple
  • Front pocket for keeping less sensitive essentials with the scope
  • Backed by an industry leading warranty

Learn More About This Premium Case!

The Apertura Padded Soft Case for 8" RC, SCT, and Classic Cassegrain Telescopes makes for a perfect pairing with your 8" folded reflector scope. From powerful protection and rugged construction, to a versatile design and convenient carry options, this case is a premium solution for your scope. Read on to learn more about what makes this high quality case the standout option for your safeguarding needs!

Durable, Padded Construction
When it comes to sensitive optical systems, a quality case a needs to offer more than just cosmetic protection. To shield your scope from knocks and bumps, Apertura has built this case with a thick half inch layer of premium foam on the sides* and ends. This forms a bubble of protection around your telescope, absorbing impacts to help keep your optics and optical tube safe. This protective layer sits in-between a robust fabric that is extremely durable and tear resistant, ensuring you have a quality case solution for many years to come. The expandable section, front pouch, and case closure feature YYK zippers for smooth, easy open & close and solid retention of your equipment. Put together, this case forms a formidable barrier to keep your investment safe in storage or on the way to the site.

*Please Note: The zippered 4" extension does not offer padded protection when deployed.

Versatile Design, Easy Carry Options
This case provides a snug, secure fit with a variety of telescopes thanks to its versatile design. With an expandable 4" section, the main compartment can extend to cover longer telescope designs like the Classic Cass, or compact designs like the SCT and RC with some accessories installed. Four 0.79" thick foam pads allow you to tune the fit for your specific setup. Once your scope is safely sealed inside the Apertura Padded Soft Case, simply grab it by the convenient carry handle or sling it over your shoulder with the duffle-bag style shoulder strap. With robust strapping and solid stitching, you can carry your scope with confidence as well as convenience.

Known to Fit
This case is designed to fit 8” Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) telescopes, Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (SCT), and Classical Cassegrain telescopes. It is known to fit the original Apertura 8" RC and Apertura 8" CarbonStar RC telescopes, along with Apertura's 8" Classical Cassegrain telescope. From Celestron, this bag is confirmed to fit their 8" SCT, 8SE, 8" EdgeHD, and 8" Evolution (OTAs only), with or without typical visual accessories or imaging adapters attached. This case is also confirmed to fit popular 8" SCT and SCF optical tubes from Meade.

Comes with the Apertura Absolute Warranty!
The Apertura Absolute Warranty provides two years of coverage against product defects. After the initial two-year warranty expires, this product qualifies for Apertura's Three-Year Accident Replacement Program. In addition, the Apertura Absolute Warranty is transferrable! Download a copy of the Apertura Absolute Warranty for more information on this program, how to make a claim, and why it is important to keep your original receipt and the product's original boxes & packaging!

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