Offers considered ~$1000 the lot - Meade SN10" scope, mount/tripod

[michaelc]

I'm selling my MEADE Schmidt Newtonian 10" telescope with Ultra High Transmission Coatings including Meade LXD55 German equatorial mount with Autostar Controller (GoTo setup), MEADE Tripod and MEADE 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece. Package also includes original manual, 240V power cable, 12V wiring loom + sealed lead acid battery (for unplugged field use), original D-size battery pack holster and foam packing ends for the tube assembly.

I'm the first owner [paid over $3600 new for the kit] it's a great scope with beautiful optics & autostar setup. It's in very good condition - looking to sell quickly - so make me an offer!

Price doesn't include postage/handling - can be organised but buyer to pay costs.

Additional spec's for the scientific minded:

Meade 10" f/4 Model SN-10
Optical Design: Schmidt-Newtonian
Clear Aperture: 10" (254mm)
Focal Length: 1016mm
Focal Ratio: f/4
Resolving Power: 0.45 arc seconds
Coatings: Meade Ultra High Transmission Coating
Mounting: die cast aluminium
Input voltage: 12v DC
Alignment: Meade LXD55 German type equatorial mount
Slew speeds: 1x sidereal to 4.5 degrees/sec in 9 increments
Tripod: variable height aluminium field tripod
Accessories: 6x30mm finder scope, polar finder iluminated reticle, T-adaptor, Super Plossl 26mm eyepiece, 1.25" and 2" eyepiece holders, Battery pack for 8 D-cell batteries, Autostar controller, and 12v wiring loom and sealed lead acid battery (7AH).

Cheers, Michael.

0415 960 372

[michaelc]

That's a shame Lewis. Anyone else who hasn't just bought a CCD - feel free to make an offer and pick up a bargain. I'm a motivated seller!

[michaelc]

Bump - so motivated I dropped $200 off already!

[michaelc]

Bump - Another $100 off asking!

[martyn01]

How much do you thing it would be to ship it to Sydney

[michaelc]

PM sent.

[carlstronomy]

Hi, would this unit be any good for AP I have a 9.25 SCT and Canon 450D. I would be looking at using the 450D on this unit, would it give nice images and if so what length of exposure do you think I may get out of it?

Carl:question:

[michaelc]

Yes, suitable for AP. have used it myself with Pentax K10D (DSLR) which I believe is slightly heavier - just a matter of ensuring the counterbalances are adjusted according to the additional weight. Used for up to 5 min exposures on Auto-tracking with minimal trailing, but like all AP, the shorter the exposures and more you take the better your final stacked image will be anyway. Haven't used the scope for AP since my last laptop crashed and burned, so no photos to share - but it can be done quite easily with this scope.

[michaelc]

And yes... It is a steal at that price!!!

[michaelc]

Bump - last chance as package - price dropped another $100!

[martyn01]

would you take $950 for the lot sent to syd?:thumbsup:

[michaelc]

No. $1000 plus postage. Plus optional gear.

[michaelc]

Anyone interested from here on needs to contact me on mobile - not PM or forum replies please. 0415 960 372

[dannat]

Txt sent re separate mount sale

[michaelc]

All still for sale. Will either sell together for $1000, or separately with the OTA for $700 and mount/tripod $400. Plus postage. No lower so please don't waste my time in trying.

[h0ughy]

could you please provide closer shots of the corrector plate and the mirror?

[michaelc]

Added photos per request.

[Nikolas]

A bit more info about the mount pls

[michaelc]

Added mount detail, per request.

[michaelc]

All still for sale - offers considered.

[Regulus]

I would absolutely buy it if I had the money.
Meanwhile there is a person looking for a 10" reflector in WANTED section

[Phoenix21]

I'm in Brisbane and very interested. I admit to being a complete ( well almost complete ) novice. I want a serious telescope and I am a member of an astronomical society. My question is - is it a good scope for a beginner and would you be able to show me how to set up if I decide this is the scope for me ?

[michaelc]

PM sent.

[michaelc]

Sold this evening, thanks guys.