Skywatcher 200mm f5 reflector with tube rings

[erick]

A black Skywatcher 200mm (8") f5 newtonian reflector.

Comes with the Skywatcher proprietary fittings for 1.25" and 2" barrel eyepieces. Also the Skywatcher white tube rings and a "Vixen" dovetail rail to mount them on.

See photos.

Not included: no mount, no eyepieces, no finderscope. It doesn't have a cooling fan fitted.

I'm not sure how old it is. I bought it from a member back in 2011 (I think it was), for a project, but have decided not to use it. Visual image was fine the few times I have looked through it. I would class it as being in very good condition.

At the moment, pickup only - Mona Vale area, Sydney.

Was $330, was $300, now $280.

[erick]

A few more photos.

Thanks for looking,
Eric

[erick]

Cheapest price I've seen for the current 8" Skywatcher f5 reflector is $530; highest is $610. (yes, including the finderscope which I haven't got.) Not sure if the scope I have for sale is a "Black Diamond" model or before that - I'm not super familiar with Skywatcher models. It looks the same?

:)

[erick]

Price reduction - now $300

[Meru]

Yup looks like a BD to me :) They're great scopes for beginners looking into Astrophotography or as light visual scope, I had the older 'blue' colored one. Easily fits onto a standard EQ5 mount too. Hope you sell it soon!

[erick]

Yes, thanks Meru, it sits comfortably on an EQ5 which is the GE mount that I use. Add a DSLR and you are in business for astrophotography. Or a short 1.25" or 2" extension tube and you have visual observing.

Must be a bargain at this price?

[erick]

Goodness, you are a difficult bunch to satisfy. This is a very good scope for well under new price. :question:

OK, last price drop to $280.

This is the pickup and inspect price. :thumbsup:

If someone has been holding out for me to offer to ship, please PM me and we'll talk. I'm much happier for a buyer to inspect and test it out before purchase so I'd like to explain that. I'll have to decide a price if I am to ship that covers the additional risks to me (plus the actual cost of shipping on top of that).

[erick]

I'll give it a few more days then take it off the market. It can stay snug and dry and warm in the garage until it becomes a valuable sought-after item. :D

[adamcullen]

PM sent

[Weescotty]

Would it be OK on a EQ3-2 mount (same as comes with the SW500S), or would I be right in thinking it would be too heavy?

[erick]

I don't have broad experience, but I think this tube would need a HEQ5 or EQ5 as a minimum, Kevin. :sadeyes:

[erick]

OK, seems I'll let it mature for a while, or think of some other use for it.

Removed from the general market. If any one wants to contact me directly to discuss, feel free.

Thanks
Eric

[erick]

Time to sell. Details unchanged from below. $280 - inspect and pickup from Ingleside, Sydney.

Thanks for considering
Eric

[erick]

:sadeyes:

[Screwdriverone]

Hi Eric,

With regards to post #11 regarding the best mount, you are correct, the HEQ5 Pro is the minimum you should go with this tube, I have the exact same scope on an HEQ5 Pro and if I load anything else on it, it would struggle with all the mass....

Cheers

Chris

[erick]

No local offer to buy, unfortunately, so the scope has gone into storage to "mature" for the next five or so years. Maybe then I'll have a use for it (likely no) or see if there is a buyer then.

Thanks for looking
Eric