150mm achro wanted

[allan gould]

Want to purchase a 150mm Skywatcher F8 or similar OTA only. (Brisbane area?)
Preferably with collimatable front cell.
Thanks for looking
Allan

[Chill]

Hi Allan, I have a 127mm OTA f9.4 (has mounting rings and dovetail, 50mm finder and 1.25 crappy diagonal that will do at a pinch) that I purchased from AOE (in OZ) and it has a collimatable cell. If you are interested you can have it for $325.00 (includes postage to you). There is absolutely nothing wrong with the scope, it is just surplus to requirements. My email is blitztraining@aapt.net.au if you want any further info.
Regards
Chris

[koputai]

Hi Chris,
What make and model is this scope? And where are you?

Cheers,
Jason.

[Chill]

Hi Jason, I don't know about the make and model. I purchased it as an AOE badged refractor (Chinese by make, very similar to the Meade minus the little handle at the focuser end) It is a f9.4 (1200mm) and has a collematable cell. 50mm finder and mass produced 1.25 diagonal. I am located in Broken Hill but can post to your destination if you want to buy. The imaging is not too bad for a chinese scope but for a big improvement I had to go to a Tak 130 (dribble drool) and sell my car to get it so, the 127 is left to collect dust. I am asking $325 (includes postage anywhere in Aust) but I am open to offers (reasonable that is).

Kind regards
Chris

[Satchmo]

I notice they are selling new from Andrews for $750 : I payed $1000 for mine when I bought from them a few years ago. But then I picked up another mint condition one from an astro swap table for $350 which compensated somewhat. These lenses will make a nice bino some day.