Post by bigeye155 on May 22, 2014 21:48:46 GMT
Hi Folks,
The Irish Astronomical Association has a 12" cassegrain optical tube assembly which was donated to us by QUB and was originally housed at Dub Lane observatory for a number of years, exactly how many though, I'm not sure. We are offering this telescope tube assembly ***FREE*** to anyone with the necessary skills to get it into operation again. What is being offered here is the basic tube assembly comprising of the main mirror cell with mirror, the tube with secondary holder and secondary mirror installed. It will require a complete refurbishment including re-aluminising and fabrication of a rear cell to house a new focuser. Tube rings, dovetail and a very substantial mount will also be required. I cannot confirm the quality of the mirror surface after a long period of neglect, but the original quality of manufacture would be of "research quality" premium grade etc.
This opportunity is being offered to IAA members first. If there is no interest here, I will post an ad' on the IFAS forum and then onto UK Astro-Buy-Sell.
Although we are offering this tube assembly free, could I suggest a very small voluntary donation to the IAA equipment fund.
Genuine enquiries only, collection only.
PM me for more info and pics, or call on 07808736963
Clear skies
David.
The Irish Astronomical Association has a 12" cassegrain optical tube assembly which was donated to us by QUB and was originally housed at Dub Lane observatory for a number of years, exactly how many though, I'm not sure. We are offering this telescope tube assembly ***FREE*** to anyone with the necessary skills to get it into operation again. What is being offered here is the basic tube assembly comprising of the main mirror cell with mirror, the tube with secondary holder and secondary mirror installed. It will require a complete refurbishment including re-aluminising and fabrication of a rear cell to house a new focuser. Tube rings, dovetail and a very substantial mount will also be required. I cannot confirm the quality of the mirror surface after a long period of neglect, but the original quality of manufacture would be of "research quality" premium grade etc.
This opportunity is being offered to IAA members first. If there is no interest here, I will post an ad' on the IFAS forum and then onto UK Astro-Buy-Sell.
Although we are offering this tube assembly free, could I suggest a very small voluntary donation to the IAA equipment fund.
Genuine enquiries only, collection only.
PM me for more info and pics, or call on 07808736963
Clear skies
David.