SkyWatcher Black Diamond ED80 kit

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Hi everyone,

I'm selling a SkyWatcher Black Diamond ED80 kit in very good condition. I'm selling it to replace it with a Petzval design for more back focus to accommodate a long image train (rotator, OAG, FW, CCD, etc) - but it's fine for DSLR and basic CCD imaging.

The kit includes:

* OTA - 80mm aperture, 600 mm focal length (f/7.5)
* 2" Crayford 10:1 focuser
* 2" dielectric diagonal
* Straight-through 9x50 finderscope
* Tube rings
* Vixen dovetail
* Sturdy aluminium carry case
* Orion Sirius Plossl 6.3 mm eyepiece

Andrews (http://andrewscom.com.au/site-content-section-10-skywatcher.htm#refracting) and Bintel (http://www.bintel.com.au/Telescopes/Refractor/SkyWatcher-Black-Diamond-ED80/984/productview.aspx) sells this for $999. I'm offering it for $650.

I can deliver in the greater Brisbane area, otherwise shipping is additional. I'm open to negotiation too. Please PM me if interested.

Thanks!

[MortonH]

Johnny,

you can get the ota only for around $650 but that excludes the case, eyepiece, etc.

Andrews does indeed sell the above package for $999 and they're the cheapest around.

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Thanks Morton. Yes, this is the package that both Andrews and Bintel sell for $999:

http://www.bintel.com.au/Telescopes/Refractor/SkyWatcher-Black-Diamond-ED80/984/productview.aspx

The OTA that johnnyt123 was referring to doesn't include the other items (aluminium case, 10:1 focuser, diagonal, eyepiece, finderscope, tube rings, dovetail).

[LewisM]

Dave,

I used to use GSO 25mm and 50mm tube extensions on it without issue. Always came to focus.

(this used to be my scope BTW for those wondering)

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Lewis, I was referring to the post-flattener back focus distance, as I'm looking for at least 123 mm (or more) whereas typical flatteners for the ED80 are designed for T-mounts (55 mm).

To clarify for any potential purchasers - if you're using a DSLR, a OSC CCD, or a mono CCD with FW, you'll most likely be fine.

Please PM me with any further questions or comments. Let's keep this thread sale relevant as per the IIS terms & conditions. Thanks everyone! :thumbsup:

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Photos added.

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To answer a PM question: I would be happy to ship this overseas, with postage at buyer's expense. The hard case is approximately 20x35x65 cm and weighs 8 kg.

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Sale pending. Thanks everyone!