Easter Sale: Nexstar 11" GPS + accessories (package split)

[jase]

IIS Members,
After various interest for different components, I have decided to split the package into individual items for sale.

First in, first served...

Celestron Heavy Duty Equatorial Wedge with deluxe latitude adjuster (no instruction manual) - A$270 + postage

Lumicon Giant Easy Guider (w/80mm focal reducing lens) - SOLD

Losmandy Dovetail Plate for C11 or M10 - SOLD

Losmandy Camera Mount (DCM) - A$70 + postage

Losmandy OTA counter weight rail w/2.5lb weight for C11 or M10 - A$110 + postage

Peterson Engineering 2" Eye Opener visual back - SOLD

Anti vibration tripod feet pads - SOLD

Nexstar PC control cable to use the scope with planetarium software - SOLD

Nexstar PC firmware upgrade cable - SOLD

Kendrick Astro Instruments 11" focusing mask - A$70 + postage

Kendrick Astro Instruments Dew Remover Controller - A$130 + postage

Kendrick Astro Instruments 11" heater strap (will work on a 8" to 11" scope) - A$100 + postage

Kendrick Astro Instruments 1.25" heater strap - SOLD

Kendrick Astro Instruments 2" heater strap - SOLD

Kendrick Astro Instruments Telrad heater strap - SOLD

Kendrick Astro Instruments 11" Flexible Dew Shield w/internal black felt flocking (will work on a 10" scope) - SOLD

Meade 1.25" variable projection camera adapter - A$30 + postage

For those seeking more information on the above items, here are some links.
Celestron Heavy Duty Wedge - http://www.celestron.com/c2/product....=52&ProdID=382
EyeOpener - http://www.petersonengineering.com/SkyDiv/EO.htm
Kendrick AI Dew Shield - http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/dewcap.html
Kendrick AI Focus Mask - http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/kwikfocus.html
Kendrick AI Dew Control - http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/dewremover.html
Lumicon Giant Easy Guider - http://www.lumicon.com/item_details....20&cid=6&h n=
Losmandy Dovetail and camera mounts - http://www.losmandy.com/secondary.html

Telescope (see below) - SOLD - Thanks Paul
Celestron Nexstar 11" GPS (279mm w/Starbright multicoatings) - F/L: 2800mm (F/10 native)
Celestron Field Tripod
Celestron 9x50 finder + Telrad
Bob's knobs collimation screws (fitted)
JMI transport case (encloses OTA and forkarms) (valued at A$540)

This scope has had its motor control board upgraded to address servo vibration issues that hinder many original Nexstars. It's an outstanding performer both visually and photographically (renowned Celestron optics) with carbon fibre tube for low thermal expansion qualities reducing the amount of time you need to refocus as ambient temperature drops. Minimal mirror flop experienced with well greased baffling tube. Fastar compatible for F/2 imaging. Motor firmware is 4.4, hand controller is 1.6.

Reason for grand Easter sale - This equipment does not fit into my future astrophotography project plans and will simply sit in the garage collecting dust. Might as well be used by someone else.

Happy Easter!

PM me if your interested. Thanks for looking.

[jase]

More accessories...

[jase]

Some more accessory pictures attached...

[jase]

All,
This package is now split.

Buy multiple items and you'll save on postage costs.:)

[MikeyB]

PM sent re cables & footpads

[Zuts]

Hi Jase,

I think i asked before but forget...

How much is shipping for the scope (in case) and tripod to Sydney?

Regards Paul

[Merlin66]

Gotta say your pricing on the Lumicon Giant easy Guider is a bargain!!!
Anyone with a SCT should SERIOUSLY consider getting this unit. It gives f5 performance and for guiding can't be beat. I've been using mine for the last few months and its absolutely great!!!

[jase]

Indeed... to buy this new from Bintel will set you back $499. :)
Nothing but the lowest prices here, but I'll never compete against StrikerMart.:lol:

[jase]

After receiving a few messages about the Losmandy OTA counter weight, I thought I’d explain what this does…


This component will work with both fork or GEM mounted OTA’s. For fork mounted OTAs, it sits on the bottom of the OTA. For GEMs it sits on the top. The weight is slid and fastened along the rail to obtain optimal balance.


Why is this important? Inherently SCT OTA’s are back heavy as this is where the primary mirror resides. Usually the combined weight of the corrector plate and secondary mirror balance the weight of the primary mirror, however when you begin to add accessories on the back of the OTA such as 2” eyepieces, Crawford focusers or cameras, the weight is no longer balanced. This is where the Losmandy OTA counter weight assists. Those serious about astrophotography will realise the criticality of good balance. Good balance can also reduce the wear on your equipment motors and gear.
Thanks.

[jase]

Having problems squeezing out maximum performance from your SCT optics? Optical alignment producing sub optimal, soft images?

Kendrick Astro Instruments 2” Laser Collimator – Will collimate Classical Cassegrain, Ritchey Chretien(RC) and Schmidt Cassegrain (SC) telescopes. For those who don't know much about collimation, click here (http://www.astrosurf.com/legault/collim.html).

Includes;
Kendrick #2067 –SCT Laser Collimator Adapter
Kendrick #2062 - 2 inch Laser Collimator for 2 inch focusers
Instruction/guide and collimation target – can also be downloaded (http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/pdf/sct_collimation.pdf) More information can be obtained from http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/laser.html

Components in excellent condition – has only used twice since purchased!

A$190 + postage ($10). Its not light as its all metal construction.

PM me if you interested - thanks for looking.

[jase]

Kendrick Astro Instruments 11" focusing mask - SOLD

Now offering free shipping around Australia on the remain items (below);

Celestron Heavy Duty Equatorial Wedge with deluxe latitude adjuster (no instruction manual) - A$250 (was A$270)

Losmandy Camera Mount (DCM) - A$60 (was A$70)

Losmandy OTA counter weight rail w/2.5lb weight for C11 or M10 - A$100 (was A$110)

Kendrick Astro Instruments Dew Remover Controller - A$110 (was A$130)

Kendrick Astro Instruments 11" heater strap (will work on a 8" to 11" scope) - A$90 (was A$100)

Meade 1.25" variable projection camera adapter - A$25 (was A$30)

Kendrick Astro Instruments 2” Laser Collimator - SOLD

PM if your interested. Thanks for looking.

[jase]

Reaching close to the 1,000 views for this post... I thought I'd revise the pricing to reflect this commemorative occasion. See above post. All prices include shipping. I’m not prepared to go any lower on price so this will be the last update post.


I would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals who have made purchases.

UPDATE: Losmandy Camera Mount (DCM) - SOLD

[jase]

Celestron Heavy Duty Equatorial Wedge with deluxe latitude adjuster (no instruction manual) - SOLD
Kendrick Astro Instruments Dew Remover Controller - SOLD
Kendrick Astro Instruments 11" heater strap (will work on a 8" to 11" scope) - SOLD

Only two items remaining till I'm totally cleaned out;

Losmandy OTA counter weight rail w/2.5lb weight for C11 or M10 - A$100 (was A$110)

Meade 1.25" variable projection camera adapter - A$25 (was A$30)

Free shipping anywhere in Australia.