Post by brianb on Aug 28, 2012 11:33:34 GMT
Just testing the water here. I need to make some space ...
1) Meade "classic" 8" SCT tube, approx. 5 years old, originally supplied as an LX90 but now a tube only fitted with ADM Vixen-style dovetail bar. Includes Feathertouch two-speed replacement focuser knob, flexible dew shield, dew heater tape and original 8x50 finder. There are a few cosmetic marks on the tube, scratches in the paintwork which occurred when it was deforked. Optics good (when collimated & allowed to cool to ambient), one small condensation drip mark on the primary which will not affect performance in any way, no perceptible image shift on focusing. This tube recently made the Aug 26 Jupiter image posted in the "images" section above. (link)
1.25" or 2" visual back, no diagonal, no eyepieces.
Offers around £500 ?
2) Celestron 6" SCT tube, approx. 18 months old, near perfect condition apart from scuffs on dovetail plate due to normal use. Original 6x30 finder, flexible dew shield & dew heater tape. Can supply with or without Feathertouch two-speed replacement focuser knob ("without" would have standard single speed unit refitted). Optics good & clean, holds collimation well, no perceptible image shift on focusing. This tube made the May 27 & 28 lunar images posted in the images section (link).
1.25" visual back, no diagonal, no eyepieces.
Offers around £300 ? (I'd want extra for the FT microfocuser which I can probably get over £100 for sold seperately).
I'd prefer to sell these locally due to courier risks & costs but I will be putting these on UK Astro Buy & Sell if there are no takers by the end of September.
For information, current retail prices for NEW 6" & 8" SCT tube only are around £530 for the 6" (same model) and £825 for the 8" (Celestron version as Meade no longer supply this model tube at all) which does include a cheap 1.25" diagonal and a cheap low power (25mm Plossl) eyepiece but does not include the FT microfocuser, dew shield or dew heater tape.
Please contact me by PM if interested in either tube. Will personally deliver anywhere in Northern Ireland or can hand over at IAA meeting.
1) Meade "classic" 8" SCT tube, approx. 5 years old, originally supplied as an LX90 but now a tube only fitted with ADM Vixen-style dovetail bar. Includes Feathertouch two-speed replacement focuser knob, flexible dew shield, dew heater tape and original 8x50 finder. There are a few cosmetic marks on the tube, scratches in the paintwork which occurred when it was deforked. Optics good (when collimated & allowed to cool to ambient), one small condensation drip mark on the primary which will not affect performance in any way, no perceptible image shift on focusing. This tube recently made the Aug 26 Jupiter image posted in the "images" section above. (link)
1.25" or 2" visual back, no diagonal, no eyepieces.
Offers around £500 ?
2) Celestron 6" SCT tube, approx. 18 months old, near perfect condition apart from scuffs on dovetail plate due to normal use. Original 6x30 finder, flexible dew shield & dew heater tape. Can supply with or without Feathertouch two-speed replacement focuser knob ("without" would have standard single speed unit refitted). Optics good & clean, holds collimation well, no perceptible image shift on focusing. This tube made the May 27 & 28 lunar images posted in the images section (link).
1.25" visual back, no diagonal, no eyepieces.
Offers around £300 ? (I'd want extra for the FT microfocuser which I can probably get over £100 for sold seperately).
I'd prefer to sell these locally due to courier risks & costs but I will be putting these on UK Astro Buy & Sell if there are no takers by the end of September.
For information, current retail prices for NEW 6" & 8" SCT tube only are around £530 for the 6" (same model) and £825 for the 8" (Celestron version as Meade no longer supply this model tube at all) which does include a cheap 1.25" diagonal and a cheap low power (25mm Plossl) eyepiece but does not include the FT microfocuser, dew shield or dew heater tape.
Please contact me by PM if interested in either tube. Will personally deliver anywhere in Northern Ireland or can hand over at IAA meeting.