I am contemplating selling my 14.5" f4.8 dob built by Peter Read, SDM depending on the level of interest i get. Link to pics can be found here
http://www.sdmtelescopes.com.au/scop...046-14-5-f4-8/ .
From SDM site:
Optics: 14.5″ f/4.8 Quartz mirror by Mark Suchting, Protostar quartz secondary
- All marine ply construction
- All stainless steel hardware
- 6 coats of 2 pack polyurethane
- 18 point mirror cell on 12” – 28” scopes
- 27 point mirror cell on 30” – 40″ scopes
- Super stiff focuser board
- Feathertouch focuser
- Mirror fan
- Laminar fan
- Metal side bearings
- Ebony Star on Teflon bearing surfaces
- Quick action 1 person set up
- Dew heaters
- Ripstop nylon light shroud
- Telrad
- Argo Navis
- 10K encoders
- Wired stalk and shelf
- Split system stainless wheelie handles
- Heavy duty carry cases for secondary cage and poles
- Heavy duty stalk and accessory case
Based in Sydney. Any questions please let me know. Thanks!