This telescope is essentially brand new, in mint condition, and has had only very light use. It is for sale as I can't justify the cost to the other (and most important) half when it's just sitting there.
No expense was spared in the accessories.
Specs are:
- 18 inch f/4.2 Obsession Classic
- Galaxy mirror strehl ratio 0.951 with certificate including interferogram and wavefront map
- Primary coated with enhanced aluminium - 96% reflectivity with dielectric overcoat
- Secondary coated with super enhanced Brilliant-Diamond multi-dielectric coating with 96% reflectivity at 550 nm
- Starlight Instruments Feathertouch Focueser
- Argo Navis DSC with High Res 32K encoders
- Stellarvue 13x80 premium quality finderscope with amici prism and quick release finder rings installed
- Dew heater for secondary mirror
- Telrad on quick release platform
- Obsession ripstop nylon lightshroud
- Counterweight kit
Per the Obsession website:
Just your size. Large Aperture, no big ladder needed! Our most popular model.
The Obsession 18" is the ultimate compact scope for the discriminating enthusiast who wants big aperture in a small package.
There are no short cuts in construction or performance.
The Obsession 18" features the same quality craftsmanship and award winning design as found on our renown 20, 25, 30 and 36 inch telescopes.
A small step ladder is required when the scope is pointed near the zenith but most observing will be done with your feet on the ground.
We've done our homework - the 18" is easy to set up and a joy to use.
Fantastic deep sky and planetary images.
One look and you'll re-learn what it means to be excited about astronomy.
Price:
This obviously cost me a significant amount of money and, given the telescope is basically brand new, I'm looking to recover a reasonable amount of what I paid. The cost of the scope new plus all above accessories is US$8,950. Add freight to Australia which for me was US$2,500 and import duty of roughly A$1,250 and the total cost of the scope is around $17,000 in Australian dollars.
I am asking for $8,750 for all of the above. Pick up only in Western Australia.
I don't wish to negotiate on price as I'm already losing a significant amount of money on this. On the other hand, at least someone will have a brand new Obsession for a fraction of the price of new from the US.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Marcus
Last edited by Marcus10; 19-03-2016 at 05:24 PM.
Reason: Add photos, finderscope make
We are interested
a friend just let us know about your scope
please contact us ASAP
look forward to your call
Manager - Gingin Observatory - now moved to Julimar near Toodyay
+61895757740 or +61897542295
Hi we have not heard from you yet in regards to the sale of the telescope
we are interested we have the asking price just waiting for a phone call or email please if possible
I called and left a message on the second number but I'll also email you with my mobile details.
Thanks
Marcus
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Originally Posted by Gingin Observatory
Hi we have not heard from you yet in regards to the sale of the telescope
we are interested we have the asking price just waiting for a phone call or email please if possible
we have the asking price just waiting for a phone call or email please if possible
