[209herschel (Herschel)]

Hi everyone,

I've posted this in the regular equipment forum but I now think I should have posted it here first. This is my first post so I apologise if it's obvious 'm looking to buy my first telescope and I'm interested in a Skywatcher 10" solid tube dobsonian that is for sale. It looks like a good deal but the pictures I've been sent show a copper/brass coloured part to the Finderscope and a brass/copper ring on the focuser. I'm not sure what these are as all the pictures of this telescope I've seen online don't have these colours on it. I'm just concerned it's not exactly the item being advertised.

I've attached two images that show what I'm talking about. I had settled on buying an 8" dob from Andrews for $449 but this is a 10" Skywatcher for $500 so it seems a good deal. Any advice on this choice would also be appreciated!

I'd be grateful for any information as I can't find any mention of these coloured parts on this scope for sale.

Thanks in advance.