I have been thinking about all night. I will four pulleys secured to studs in the garage ceiling. Ropes through pulleys. One end of each rope will need a hook that can grab a loop without scratching. The far end of each rope will be tied to weight plates. For lifting Big Bertha, two 25 pound weights on each will counterbalance most of the weight. About 10 pounds of force pulling down to lift the telescope off its base. Then push the base out of the way and slowly lower the telescope to the ground.
For moving the 8" reflector, loosen the clamps holding it on the mount, and obe 15 pound weight on each rope to lift it off. This requires a stand under each rope end where the weights will sit when not actively lifting telescopes.
I have done this before for moving a anowplow from my wife's Blazer. I was younger and strong enough to put the pulleys and rope up myself.
In case you are curious, this is part of how multitasking stones ended up at the top of cathedrals. Counterweights means you only need a few dozen peasants pulling on the rope
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