MortonH
22-11-2023, 02:14 PM
Considering selling my Ranger and Tele-Pod. Both in very good condition.
Ranger
Specs:
Aperture: 70mm
Focal length: 480mm
Focal ratio: f/6.8
Weight: 1.5kg
The basic ota package includes:
- optical tube
- 76mm rings*
- Vixen dovetail (not the one pictured)
- Tele Vue Qwik Point red dot finder (not pictured)
- screw-in 77mm rubber lens hood (after market)
*I don't have the original sliding rail, hence the rings.
Price for the above package is $475.
Optional Upgrades/Extras
I prefer optical finders over red dots so I bought a Tele Vue finder bracket for $99 (https://www.bintel.com.au/product/te...lease-bracket/), a Skywatcher 6x30 right angle finderscope ($99) and a laser pointer bracket ($30) to make the finder low profile so it's closer to the eyepiece. Can include these for an additional $100.
The diagonal and eyepiece pictured are not included. However, the William Optics dielectric diagonal can be included for an additional $100.
Tele Vue soft case (the type that came with the Pronto/TV-76). I bought this separately as the Ranger didn't come with a case. The foam is still functional and can hold the scope, finder and several eyepieces (see pics). Price for case is $50.
Tele-Pod
This mount is perfect for the Ranger or other smaller scopes. I added an ADM dovetail adapter so the mount can take a scope with a V or D size dovetail. https://www.admaccessories.com/product/dvpa-tv-d-series-dovetail-adapter-for-televue-mounts/
The Tele-Pod has a quick release function where you can easily remove the head from the tripod without any tools - great for when you want to transport it.
Tele Vue handle is included.
Asking $525 for the Tele-Pod with ADM adapter.
Preference will be given to someone that wants the whole package. Am prepared to sell separately since I can post the Ranger but not the mount. I won't sell the mount before the scope.
Ranger
Specs:
Aperture: 70mm
Focal length: 480mm
Focal ratio: f/6.8
Weight: 1.5kg
The basic ota package includes:
- optical tube
- 76mm rings*
- Vixen dovetail (not the one pictured)
- Tele Vue Qwik Point red dot finder (not pictured)
- screw-in 77mm rubber lens hood (after market)
*I don't have the original sliding rail, hence the rings.
Price for the above package is $475.
Optional Upgrades/Extras
I prefer optical finders over red dots so I bought a Tele Vue finder bracket for $99 (https://www.bintel.com.au/product/te...lease-bracket/), a Skywatcher 6x30 right angle finderscope ($99) and a laser pointer bracket ($30) to make the finder low profile so it's closer to the eyepiece. Can include these for an additional $100.
The diagonal and eyepiece pictured are not included. However, the William Optics dielectric diagonal can be included for an additional $100.
Tele Vue soft case (the type that came with the Pronto/TV-76). I bought this separately as the Ranger didn't come with a case. The foam is still functional and can hold the scope, finder and several eyepieces (see pics). Price for case is $50.
Tele-Pod
This mount is perfect for the Ranger or other smaller scopes. I added an ADM dovetail adapter so the mount can take a scope with a V or D size dovetail. https://www.admaccessories.com/product/dvpa-tv-d-series-dovetail-adapter-for-televue-mounts/
The Tele-Pod has a quick release function where you can easily remove the head from the tripod without any tools - great for when you want to transport it.
Tele Vue handle is included.
Asking $525 for the Tele-Pod with ADM adapter.
Preference will be given to someone that wants the whole package. Am prepared to sell separately since I can post the Ranger but not the mount. I won't sell the mount before the scope.