glend
15-09-2015, 12:43 PM
I am offering my GSO RC08 for sale. I have had this scope for only 8 weeks, it has only been used a few times, and it is as perfectly collimated as I can get it with my TAK Collimation scope. This RC08 is the white steel tube version, which is sold for $899 new from Andrews. Key features are:
Ideal for astrophotography - due to virtually coma-free imaging!
True Ritchey-Chretien Cassegrain-type optics produce super flat field!
Hyperbolic quartz primary and secondary mirrors with 96% reflectivity enhanced aluminium coatings
Crayford style large 2" 10:1 microfocuser on RC 8" astrographs
RC 8" has long 50mm drawtube travel
One 50mm and two 25mm focal extenders included.
Weighs only 8.5kg.
Included are the following extras added to the scope:
GSO RC08 Collimation Ring -used to precisely align the focuser to the secondary. Added value of $109. Details here:
http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories/Collimation/Bintel-GSO-RC-Focuser-Collimation-Ring--RC8-/1771/productview.aspx
Kendrick Secondary Heater with copper tape wiring to eliminate diffraction - keeps the secondary clear on dew prone nights, added value of $79, details here:
http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories/Dew-Control/Heaters/Kendrick-GSO-RC-Secondary-Heater/1604/productview.aspx
This combined package would cost $1087 AUD to duplicate, I am asking $700 for mine. In addition, I have all the original packing and support materials and can ship this scope anywhere in Australia - buyer will need to pay the shipping cost on top of scope price (just provide me with your post code so I can get a shipping quote for you and I will take care of the arrangements).
If your interested in this very nice RC08 then PM me here. Photos are attached.
Ideal for astrophotography - due to virtually coma-free imaging!
True Ritchey-Chretien Cassegrain-type optics produce super flat field!
Hyperbolic quartz primary and secondary mirrors with 96% reflectivity enhanced aluminium coatings
Crayford style large 2" 10:1 microfocuser on RC 8" astrographs
RC 8" has long 50mm drawtube travel
One 50mm and two 25mm focal extenders included.
Weighs only 8.5kg.
Included are the following extras added to the scope:
GSO RC08 Collimation Ring -used to precisely align the focuser to the secondary. Added value of $109. Details here:
http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories/Collimation/Bintel-GSO-RC-Focuser-Collimation-Ring--RC8-/1771/productview.aspx
Kendrick Secondary Heater with copper tape wiring to eliminate diffraction - keeps the secondary clear on dew prone nights, added value of $79, details here:
http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories/Dew-Control/Heaters/Kendrick-GSO-RC-Secondary-Heater/1604/productview.aspx
This combined package would cost $1087 AUD to duplicate, I am asking $700 for mine. In addition, I have all the original packing and support materials and can ship this scope anywhere in Australia - buyer will need to pay the shipping cost on top of scope price (just provide me with your post code so I can get a shipping quote for you and I will take care of the arrangements).
If your interested in this very nice RC08 then PM me here. Photos are attached.