kalon
06-03-2024, 09:26 PM
Due to equipment repair costs and a new mortgage, I am selling my extremely capable smaller rig. I would rather sell as a single package, if there's no interest I will consider dividing.
HEQ5 Pro mount, retails for $1799 (Bintel link (https://www.bintel.com.au/product/saxon-heq5-pro-mount-with-steel-tripod/))
ZWO ASI 1600MM PRO, was previously sold for >$2000
ZWO 8x1.25" EFW, retails for $529 (Testar link (https://www.testar.com.au/products/zwo-efw-8-x-1-25-31mm?_pos=8&_psq=efw&_ss=e&_v=1.0))
Antlia 3.5nm HSO filters, was previously sold for ~$1200 ($400 each)
Antlia LRGB filters, retails for $529 (Testar Link (https://www.testar.com.au/products/antlia-lrgb-pro-filter-set?variant=44033893400801))
Askar FRA400/5.6, retails for $2099 (Testar link (https://www.testar.com.au/products/askar-400-f-5-6-apo?_pos=1&_psq=askar+fra400&_ss=e&_v=1.0))
ZWO 30 f/4 mini guide scope, retails for $179 (Testar link (https://www.testar.com.au/products/zwo-minguider-scope?_pos=1&_psq=guide+scope&_ss=e&_v=1.0))
ZWO 120MM mini guide scope, retails for $259 (Testar link (https://www.testar.com.au/collections/guide-cameras/products/zwo-asi-120mm-mini))
Pelican 1610 flight-capable travel case, with custom foam for the OTA, EFW and camera so that the imaging train is never disturbed, retails for $749 (John Barry link (https://secure.johnbarry.com.au/pelican-luggage/pelican-1610-carry-on-case-with-mobility-kit-black-pel-1610mb))
Beelink microPC (Intel i5) with full astrophotography suite of apps, retails for $499, apps listed below
Hardkorr battery box, retails for $179 (Snowy's link (https://www.snowys.com.au/heavy-duty-battery-box?c=White&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxaCvBhBaEiwAvsLmWCeNt iHWPmyPxuPOhdDencnBzPc666a7FRfpYylD DNWT1326xywL1xoCA-4QAvD_BwE))
2x Renogy 50Ah LiFePO4 batteries, retails for $600 (Renogy link (https://au.renogy.com/12v-24v-48v-50ah-core-series-deep-cycle-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery/)) and can run everything for 5 days before needing a recharge. 4x Anderson connectors, 2x 12V cigarette lighter ports, 2x USB power port
EQMOD cable for direct control of the HEQ5 Pro
Bahtinov mask for perfect focus
All power and USB cables/hubs to run all equipment from the 12V battery box (uses 2 of the 4 large Anderson connectors and both cigarette ports)
This setup has produced some amazing shots and I am sad to part with it, however I am concentrating on my physical observatory and larger rig rather than this smaller, portable setup.
I am based in Sydney but if you're prepared to pay for shipping, I can send anywhere.
I am also offering if you are in Sydney, to spend a clear night to step you through the full operation of the rig; from unpacking, assembly, rough polar alignment, Nina setup, Nina polar alignment, using the Bahtinov mask to focus, target selection, sequence setup, all the way to imaging.
This would be a perfect "step up" rig for someone who is wanting automation, a longer focal length than camera lenses, or a more reliable mount than a SA2i. It also would compliment someone who wants a different setup, one that is portable enough to take to dark sites like I have done throughout the years.
I am a "teach a man to fish" kind of person, this rig will produce great shots from the first time you use it, with instruction.
The "buy new price" is around $10,000 but I am selling the full rig, plus instruction, for HALF RETAIL PRICE, $5,000
Sample images can be seen at https://telescopius.com/profile/lonosham-observatory and discussions can also be held on my Discord server at https://discord.gg/qTvDEeDF4P
Relevant apps on the PC are SharpCap (free), Stellarium, fully-configured ASCOM platform and EQMOD, Nina, ASTAP plate solver
HEQ5 Pro mount, retails for $1799 (Bintel link (https://www.bintel.com.au/product/saxon-heq5-pro-mount-with-steel-tripod/))
ZWO ASI 1600MM PRO, was previously sold for >$2000
ZWO 8x1.25" EFW, retails for $529 (Testar link (https://www.testar.com.au/products/zwo-efw-8-x-1-25-31mm?_pos=8&_psq=efw&_ss=e&_v=1.0))
Antlia 3.5nm HSO filters, was previously sold for ~$1200 ($400 each)
Antlia LRGB filters, retails for $529 (Testar Link (https://www.testar.com.au/products/antlia-lrgb-pro-filter-set?variant=44033893400801))
Askar FRA400/5.6, retails for $2099 (Testar link (https://www.testar.com.au/products/askar-400-f-5-6-apo?_pos=1&_psq=askar+fra400&_ss=e&_v=1.0))
ZWO 30 f/4 mini guide scope, retails for $179 (Testar link (https://www.testar.com.au/products/zwo-minguider-scope?_pos=1&_psq=guide+scope&_ss=e&_v=1.0))
ZWO 120MM mini guide scope, retails for $259 (Testar link (https://www.testar.com.au/collections/guide-cameras/products/zwo-asi-120mm-mini))
Pelican 1610 flight-capable travel case, with custom foam for the OTA, EFW and camera so that the imaging train is never disturbed, retails for $749 (John Barry link (https://secure.johnbarry.com.au/pelican-luggage/pelican-1610-carry-on-case-with-mobility-kit-black-pel-1610mb))
Beelink microPC (Intel i5) with full astrophotography suite of apps, retails for $499, apps listed below
Hardkorr battery box, retails for $179 (Snowy's link (https://www.snowys.com.au/heavy-duty-battery-box?c=White&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxaCvBhBaEiwAvsLmWCeNt iHWPmyPxuPOhdDencnBzPc666a7FRfpYylD DNWT1326xywL1xoCA-4QAvD_BwE))
2x Renogy 50Ah LiFePO4 batteries, retails for $600 (Renogy link (https://au.renogy.com/12v-24v-48v-50ah-core-series-deep-cycle-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery/)) and can run everything for 5 days before needing a recharge. 4x Anderson connectors, 2x 12V cigarette lighter ports, 2x USB power port
EQMOD cable for direct control of the HEQ5 Pro
Bahtinov mask for perfect focus
All power and USB cables/hubs to run all equipment from the 12V battery box (uses 2 of the 4 large Anderson connectors and both cigarette ports)
This setup has produced some amazing shots and I am sad to part with it, however I am concentrating on my physical observatory and larger rig rather than this smaller, portable setup.
I am based in Sydney but if you're prepared to pay for shipping, I can send anywhere.
I am also offering if you are in Sydney, to spend a clear night to step you through the full operation of the rig; from unpacking, assembly, rough polar alignment, Nina setup, Nina polar alignment, using the Bahtinov mask to focus, target selection, sequence setup, all the way to imaging.
This would be a perfect "step up" rig for someone who is wanting automation, a longer focal length than camera lenses, or a more reliable mount than a SA2i. It also would compliment someone who wants a different setup, one that is portable enough to take to dark sites like I have done throughout the years.
I am a "teach a man to fish" kind of person, this rig will produce great shots from the first time you use it, with instruction.
The "buy new price" is around $10,000 but I am selling the full rig, plus instruction, for HALF RETAIL PRICE, $5,000
Sample images can be seen at https://telescopius.com/profile/lonosham-observatory and discussions can also be held on my Discord server at https://discord.gg/qTvDEeDF4P
Relevant apps on the PC are SharpCap (free), Stellarium, fully-configured ASCOM platform and EQMOD, Nina, ASTAP plate solver