Saxon 102mm f/9.8 achro (4 months old)

[MortonH]

I bought this scope brand new in November. At the time I was planning to sell my Stellarvue 110ED to raise some cash and wanted a cheap 4" scope. In the end I kept the Stellarvue and so the Saxon is now surplus to requirements.

This was my first experience of a longish FL achromat and I've been impressed. The scope has good optics and surprisingly good contrast. CA is well controlled. Lunar views are especially good.

This is the OTA only. It comes with tube rings and dovetail bar but NO finder, diagonal or eyepieces.

You can see the OTA in this link:

http://www.saxon.com.au/telescopes/refractor-telescopes/saxon-1021eq5-hyperion-refractor-telescope.html


There is one issue with the piggyback camera mount attached to one of the rings. I tried to remove it but the threads of the screw stripped off as the screw is very soft. The black plastic ring just screws on and no more, i.e. it covers the end of the screw but can't be used to mount a camera. The ring could be easily replaced or you could attach another piggyback bracket to the other ring.

The scope is too long to ship so pickup only from Ryde.

Asking $150 ono.

Enquiries by PM please.

[brian nordstrom]

:thumbsup: I can vouch for these , very nice views .
Morton do you know if you remove the focuser , wrap it and post it with the OTA it will fit into OZ posts length requirement , just a thought as I am sure it will sell if you will post it ? , they are very light weight as well .

ps. if I didn't already have a nice Saxon 90mm f10 I would be all over this . They have great optics these Saxon's .
Brian.

[MortonH]

Interesting idea, Brian. Don't really want to take it apart though.

For now still pickup only.

[MortonH]

Photos added