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An eyepiece dropped on a driveway is a costly reminder that most astronomy equipment is more fragile in a bag than on a mount. Purpose-made cases with fitted interiors keep optics from contacting each other, keep small adapters findable in the dark, and make the difference between packing up in five minutes and searching a lawn with a flashlight. David Astro carries cases in Canada, stocked in Canada and shipped worldwide.

Fit matters more than brand. Tell us what you are protecting and how it travels, and we will match it to a case that actually holds it securely.

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iOptron CEM40 Hard Case
CA$179.00 - CA$179.00
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CA$179.00

iOptron CEM40 Hard Case

IOP-7480

Custom-fitted for the iOptron CEM40 mount head Hard-shell exterior for impact and dust protection External Dimensions: 18.5" x 16" x 9.5" Weight: ...

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iOptron CEM70 Hard Case
CA$179.00 - CA$179.00
CA$179.00
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CA$179.00

iOptron CEM70 Hard Case

IOP-C708

Designed specifically for the iOptron CEM70 mount head Robust hard-shell exterior for maximum protection External Dimensions: 21.5" x 18.5" x 10.5...

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iOptron GEM28 Hard Case
CA$133.00 - CA$133.00
CA$133.00
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CA$133.00

iOptron GEM28 Hard Case

IOP-G288

Designed for the iOptron GEM28 Mount External Dimensions: 14" x 14" x 8" Weight: 8.5 lbs Hard-Shell Exterior for Impact Protection Description ...

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iOptron GEM45 Hard Case
CA$179.00 - CA$179.00
CA$179.00
CA$179.00 - CA$179.00
CA$179.00

iOptron GEM45 Hard Case

IOP-7680

Designed for the iOptron GEM45 Mount External Dimensions: 18" x 15" x 8.75" Weight: 11 lbs Provides Protection During Transport and Storage Des...

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iOptron Hard Case for CEM26

IOP-C268

Designed specifically for the iOptron CEM26 mount head External Dimensions: 14" x 14" x 8" Weight: 8.5 lbs Provides robust protection during trans...

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iOptron Hard Case for CEM40 NUC version
CA$179.00 - CA$179.00
CA$179.00
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iOptron Hard Case for CEM40 NUC version

IOP-7480N

Designed specifically for the iOptron CEM40 mount with NUC Hard-shell exterior for impact and moisture protection Ensures safe transport to and fr...

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iOptron Hard Case for CEM70 NUC version
CA$179.00 - CA$179.00
CA$179.00
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CA$179.00

iOptron Hard Case for CEM70 NUC version

IOP-C708N

Custom-fit for the iOptron CEM70 NUC Mount Provides protection during transport and storage Robust hard-shell construction Weight: 20.0 lb Desc...

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iOptron Hard Case for GEM45 NUC version
CA$179.00 - CA$179.00
CA$179.00
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CA$179.00

iOptron Hard Case for GEM45 NUC version

IOP-7680N

Custom-designed for the iOptron GEM45 NUC mount version Die-cut foam interior for a precise, secure fit Durable hard-shell exterior protects again...

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Lunt Case for LS50THa - No foam

LSS-006-011
2 in stock

Designed for Lunt LS40THa & LS50THa Telescopes Provides a durable, protective hard shell Requires the original foam insert from your telescope...

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NANUK 225 Empty Case
CA$34.95 - CA$34.95
CA$34.95
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CA$34.95

NANUK 225 Protective Case - 6" x 3.5" x 1.6"

NK-225S-000BK-0H0

Interior: 6 x 3.5 x 1.6 in (15.2 x 8.9 x 4.1 cm) | Exterior: 6.7 x 4.7 x 2 in (17 x 11.9 x 5.1 cm) | Weight: 0.45 lb (0.2 kg) IP67 Waterproof Rati...

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NANUK 904 Case with Cubed Foam
CA$69.95 - CA$69.95
CA$69.95
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CA$69.95

NANUK 904 Protective Case with Cubed Foam - 8.4" x 6" x 3.7"

NK-904S-010BK-0A0

Interior: 8.4 x 6 x 3.7 in (21.3 x 15.2 x 9.4 cm) | Exterior: 10.2 x 7.9 x 4.5 in (25.9 x 20.1 x 11.4 cm) | Weight: 1.6 lb (0.7 kg) Waterproof Rat...

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NANUK 905 Case
CA$84.95 - CA$209.95
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CA$84.95

NANUK 905 Protective Case - 9.4" x 7.4" x 5.5"

Options available

Interior: 9.4 x 7.4 x 5.5 in (23.9 x 18.8 x 14 cm) | Exterior: 12.5 x 10.1 x 6 in (31.8 x 25.7 x 15.2 cm) | Weight: 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) IP67 Waterproo...

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NANUK 908 Protective Hard Case
CA$114.95 - CA$254.95
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CA$114.95

NANUK 908 Protective Case - 9.4" x 7.5" x 7.5"

Options available

Interior: 9.4 x 7.5 x 7.5 in (23.9 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm) | Exterior: 12.5 x 9.8 x 8 in (31.8 x 24.9 x 20.3 cm) | Weight: 3.6 lb (1.4 kg) Waterproof Ra...

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NANUK 909 Case with Cubed Foam
CA$94.95 - CA$94.95
CA$94.95
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CA$94.95

NANUK 909 Protective Case - 11.4" x 7" x 3.7"

Options available

Interior: 11.4 x 7 x 3.7 in (29 x 17.8 x 9.4 cm) | Exterior: 12.6 x 9 x 4.4 in (32 x 22.9 x 11.2 cm) | Weight: 2.2 lb (0.98 kg) Waterproof Rating:...

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NANUK 910 Protective Case
CA$109.95 - CA$109.95
CA$109.95
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CA$109.95

NANUK 910 Protective Case - 13.2" x 9.2" x 4.1"

Options available

Interior: 13.2 x 9.2 x 4.1 in (33.5 x 23.4 x 10.4 cm) | Exterior: 14.3 x 11.1 x 4.7 in (36.3 x 28.2 x 11.9 cm) | Weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg) Waterproof ...

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NANUK 915 Protective Case
CA$179.95 - CA$234.95
CA$179.95 - CA$234.95
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CA$179.95

NANUK 915 Protective Case - 13.8" x 9.3" x 6.2"

Options available
1 variants in stock

Interior: 13.8 x 9.3 x 6.2 in (35.1 x 23.6 x 15.7 cm) | Exterior: 15.8 x 12.1 x 6.8 in (40.1 x 30.7 x 17.3 cm) | Weight: 4.4 lb (2 kg) Waterproof ...

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NANUK 918 Protective Case
CA$264.95 - CA$389.95
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CA$264.95

NANUK 918 Protective Case - 14.9" x 9.8" x 8.6"

Options available
2 variants in stock

Interior: 14.9 x 9.8 x 8.6 in (37.8 x 24.9 x 21.8 cm) | Exterior: 16.8 x 12.9 x 9.3 in (42.7 x 32.8 x 23.6 cm) | Weight: 6.4 lb (2.9 kg) IP67 Wate...

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NANUK 920 Hard Case
CA$224.95 - CA$399.95
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CA$224.95

NANUK 920 Protective Case - 15" x 10.5" x 6.2"

Options available
1 variants in stock

Interior: 15 x 10.5 x 6.2 in (38.1 x 26.7 x 15.7 cm) | Exterior: 16.7 x 13.4 x 6.8 in (42.4 x 34 x 17.3 cm) | Weight: 5.1 lb (2.3 kg) Waterproof R...

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NANUK 923 Case with Cubed Foam and TSA Latches
CA$299.95 - CA$299.95
CA$299.95
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CA$299.95

NANUK 923 Protective Case with Cubed Foam and TSA Latches - 16.7" x 11.3" x 5.4"

NK-923S-011BK-0A0

Interior: 16.7 x 11.3 x 5.4 in (42.4 x 28.7 x 13.7 cm) | Exterior: 18.6 x 14.4 x 6.3 in (47.2 x 36.6 x 16 cm) | Weight: 6 lb (2.7 kg) Waterproof R...

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NANUK 925 Protective Case
CA$264.95 - CA$439.95
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CA$264.95

NANUK 925 Protective Case - 17" x 11.8" x 6.4"

Options available
2 variants in stock

Interior: 17 x 11.8 x 6.4 in (43.2 x 30 x 16.3 cm) | Exterior: 18.7 x 14.8 x 7 in (47.5 x 37.6 x 17.8 cm) | Weight: 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) Waterproof Rat...

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NANUK 930 Protective Case
CA$289.95 - CA$519.95
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CA$289.95

NANUK 930 Protective Case - 18" x 13" x 6.9"

Options available
2 variants in stock

Interior: 18 x 13 x 6.9 in (45.7 x 33 x 17.5 cm) | Exterior: 19.8 x 16 x 7.6 in (50.3 x 40.6 x 19.3 cm) | Weight: 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) Waterproof (IP67...

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NANUK 933 Protective Case
CA$309.95 - CA$539.95
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CA$309.95

NANUK 933 Protective Case - 18" x 13" x 9.5"

Options available
1 variants in stock

Interior: 18 x 13 x 9.5 in (45.7 x 33 x 24.1 cm) | Exterior: 19.8 x 16.1 x 10 in (50.3 x 40.9 x 25.4 cm) | Weight: 8 lb (3.6 kg) Waterproof Ratin...

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NANUK 935 Heavy Duty Wheels
CA$159.95 - CA$159.95
CA$159.95
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CA$159.95

NANUK 935 Heavy Duty Wheels

NK-30-93535-K

Heavy-Duty Wheel and Backplate Upgrade Retrofit Kit for Existing NANUK 935 Cases Weight: 7.27 lb | 3.3 kg Maintains Case's IP67 Waterproof Rating ...

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NANUK 935 Protective Case
CA$319.95 - CA$594.95
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CA$319.95

NANUK 935 Protective Case - 20.5" x 11.3" x 7.5"

Options available
1 variants in stock

Interior: 20.5 x 11.3 x 7.5 in (52.1 x 28.7 x 19.1 cm) | Exterior: 22 x 14 x 9 in (55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm) | Weight: 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) IP67-rated wa...

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Case Types and What They Are Good For

The right case depends on whether the risk is impact, loss of small parts, or moisture during long storage.

  • Pluck-foam hard cases: Cubed foam you customize to your exact contents, which suits an evolving collection of eyepieces, filters and adapters.
  • Fitted optical tube cases: Interiors moulded or cut for a specific telescope, protecting the tube and preserving collimation through transport.
  • Eyepiece and filter cases: Compartmented interiors that keep coated surfaces from contacting each other, with room for the caps that otherwise get lost.
  • Camera and electronics cases: Padded protection with space for cables and power supplies, keeping a rig's small parts together as one kit.
  • Waterproof and sealed cases: Gasket-sealed designs with pressure valves, appropriate for equipment stored in unheated garages or transported in open vehicles.
  • Desiccant compatibility: Cases with room for rechargeable desiccant, which is what prevents coating fungus during long humid storage.

Why Choose David Astro for Cases

A case that is nearly the right size lets equipment shift, which is exactly the condition it was bought to prevent.

  • Dimensions checked against your gear: We verify internal dimensions against your specific items, including the space caps and adapters actually occupy.
  • Storage climate considered: For Canadian garage and basement storage we recommend sealed cases with desiccant, because temperature cycling drives condensation.
  • Weight advice: Hard cases are heavy, and for equipment that only travels in a car boot a padded soft case is often the better compromise.
  • Authorized dealer: Genuine products with manufacturer warranty, in stock, with fast shipping across Canada and worldwide.
  • Ships from Canada: Bulky items shipped domestically with no duties or brokerage fees.

Cases in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

Pluck foam or fitted interior?
Pluck foam if your kit changes, since you can recut it. A fitted interior protects better for a fixed item like a specific optical tube, because the fit is exact rather than approximate.
Should I store eyepieces in a sealed case?
Only with desiccant. A sealed case with trapped humidity is the ideal environment for coating fungus. Sealed plus dry is excellent; sealed plus damp is worse than an open shelf.
Do I need a waterproof case?
If equipment travels in an open truck bed, is stored in a shed, or goes to field sites in variable weather, yes. For indoor storage and car transport, a standard hard case is adequate.
Can you confirm a case fits before I order?
Yes. Send us your equipment dimensions or model numbers and we will check internal measurements before it ships from our Canadian warehouse.

Protecting your optics?

Send us your kit list and we will match a case that fits properly. Full warranty, shipped from Canada.