AstroJunk
21-02-2023, 08:00 PM
SDM006 needs a new home!
http://www.sdmtelescopes.com.au/scope-showcase/sdm006-20-f5/
I’m heading off to the coast to retire and my new lifestyle and more to the point, significant downsizing, means with heavy heart, I really can’t fit her in.
This is one of Peters very first and built with absolute precision and oozes quality. It comes with a rather special 20” F5 mirror which is an absolutely top shelf performer, resolving doubles to less that half an arc second on a good night (yes, it can be done!) and splitting Sirius with consummate ease. I’ve added a 3.5” Antares optics 1/30 wave secondary to complete the deal.
Full goto with servocat, now driven by Nexus DSC, with retrofitted Feathertouch 10-1 focuser and very uniquely, has a pole system designed by myself which allows the telescope to be assembled in astrophotography mode which allows for all DSLR’s and astro cameras to easily reach focus. The system also allows Binoviewers to be used without the need for a magnifying OCS for outstanding comfort on the moon and planets.
Finishing the package is my custom build observing ladder which is a must for any object over 30 degrees!
You can expect to pay over $30k for a new one of these, So I’ll say half price (the cost of the optics alone) at $15,000.
I also have a case of very fine accessories too, but they will be sold subsequently.
http://www.sdmtelescopes.com.au/scope-showcase/sdm006-20-f5/
I’m heading off to the coast to retire and my new lifestyle and more to the point, significant downsizing, means with heavy heart, I really can’t fit her in.
This is one of Peters very first and built with absolute precision and oozes quality. It comes with a rather special 20” F5 mirror which is an absolutely top shelf performer, resolving doubles to less that half an arc second on a good night (yes, it can be done!) and splitting Sirius with consummate ease. I’ve added a 3.5” Antares optics 1/30 wave secondary to complete the deal.
Full goto with servocat, now driven by Nexus DSC, with retrofitted Feathertouch 10-1 focuser and very uniquely, has a pole system designed by myself which allows the telescope to be assembled in astrophotography mode which allows for all DSLR’s and astro cameras to easily reach focus. The system also allows Binoviewers to be used without the need for a magnifying OCS for outstanding comfort on the moon and planets.
Finishing the package is my custom build observing ladder which is a must for any object over 30 degrees!
You can expect to pay over $30k for a new one of these, So I’ll say half price (the cost of the optics alone) at $15,000.
I also have a case of very fine accessories too, but they will be sold subsequently.