I am now the proud owner of a new Skywatcher 250 10" dob and I am very
pleased with it, but I would appreciate some advise on the following
questions.

1 - How important is it to let your telescope cool down?. I was looking at
Jupiter and 4 of her moons last night and they all had a slight haze around
them. The telescope had been outside for about 10 - 15 minutes, is this long
enough?

2 - I don't mind lugging the telescope and stand in and out of the back
garden, but I am frightened of dropping it or squeezing the tube too much
and damaging it. Is there any kind of handle or harness available to carry
it correctly?

3 - What extra eyepieces would anyone recommend getting next?

Thanks in advance

Steve