[ubique (Hugh)]

17.5 INCH DOB

Constructed for ease of assembly and transport, the mirror box and base is made from Engineering Plastic, no problems with moisture on damp ground. The top and base fit together for easy transport and the wheelbarrow style wheels slide into quick locks for easy attachment.
The truss clamps are quick release and the whole telescope can be assembled and disassembled in a few minutes,
The mirror is a 17.5" f4.5 Coulter mirror and was re-figured by Steve Swayze http://www.swayzeoptical.com/ (mirror is not pristine but not bad given the years, the usual water marks see the photos, otherwise the coating is good, and performance is excellent).
I saw the small stars in the centre of the Orion nebula for the first time through this scope, something I cannot see through my 14" ACF.
Only selling because my plans to leave it in a remote location have changed.

FEATURES:

· 18 point mirror cell with fan
· Engineering plastic construction base with marine ply top
· Moonlight 2 speed focuser
· Nexus DSC Digital Setting Circles (Astro Devices) 2016
· 40,000 Step Encoders
· Fittings for the encoders were made by Serge at Astro Devices
· Quick release levers on the poles
· Altitude bearings are one piece Aluminium
· Eyepiece holder (detachable)
· Telrad finer
· Fitted Shroud

PICK UP ONLY, INSPECTION WELCOME, I can deliver in the Brisbane area.

$3800 or would consider a swop for an EQ8 Mount.