William Optics Megrez 88FD, 6 Months Old - Final Offer

[Big Dave]

As I am always playing with different and new gear, this one will no longer get used as it is too similar to other OTA's I have and doesn't get used. The OTA is 6 Months Old and is 'as new' condition.

Aperture
88mm
Focal Ratio
F/5.6
Focal Length
498 mm
Objective Type
FD Air-Spaced Doublet Apochromatic objective
Lens Shade
Retractable
Focuser
2" Crayford focuser, rotatable design
Integrated 1:10 fine focus
80mm Focuser Travel Length
1.25" Adapter
Provided
Tube Length
397 mm Fully Retracted
488 mm Fully Extended
Tube Weight
3.4 kg

Includes;
W.O. Tube Rings
W.O. Vixen style dovetail
W.O Finder Bracket & Assembly (Not Shown) - (No Finder itself)
Padded hard case with custom foam.
Does not include Porta-mount, Diagonal or eyepiece shown

$1250 For the package - pickup from Melbourne or freight extra.
Now $1100 Firm

New from Andrews over $1800;
(http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm)

Clear Skies

[Big Dave]

Reduced Price to $1100

[Heian]

Hi Dave,
does this scope need a field flattener when doing imaging?

cheers
Mark

[Big Dave]

It would be best but it does image ok without it, I have not got or tried the flatner for it. I guess it would also depend on the size of the CCD chip you would be using if you require it or not.
- Dave

[dugnsuz]

Still for sale?

[leon]

Dave, I know I'm pretty blind and old, but i can't see the scope on Andrews site, let alone the 1600.00 price tag, please point me in the right direction

Leon

[Big Dave]

It is there; http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm

=ALL-NEW=
Megrez 88 - M88 - Fluorite f/5.6 air-spaced doublet OTA...A$1350

and (Some actually different for the M88, but about priced the same)

K-ZM80A Aluminium carry case for ZS80 or M80 $199.00
M-PV Vixen-style dovetail plate - fits EZT, Vixen, Orion, Synta, etc. and is 9cm x 19.5cm x 3cm in dimension. $79.00
M-FB50mm New Generation finder bracket for 6 x 30 and 7 x 50, fits ZS66, ZS80, ZS105/110 and FLT110 $119.00
M-M80R-B Mounting rings, black finish, 90mm $149.00

So all up, it is actually closer to $1900

- Dave

[leon]

Opps sorry, :doh: I did not take into account the extra stuff you had with it, sorry. :whistle:

Leon :thumbsup:

[AlexN]

Would you consider selling the finderscope holder separately? I really need one of those..

[Big Dave]

I can sell the finder scope holder for the listed price and throw in the OTA and other extra stuff listed for free!

No, Sorry It needs to go as a package.
Regards,
Dave.

[AlexN]

heh.. well it was worth asking..

Cheers Dave.

[Big Dave]

I was also looking for a second base for ages for these so I could share the 1 finder with my two WO scopes. I had to buy the lot in the end as WO would not supply half only!
- Dave.

[AlexN]

heh.. I just need a finder on my imaging setup.. hunting for targets if goto misses can be a real pain in the butt without a finder... oh well.. Looks like I'll have to shell out for a new one.. :)

[rustem]

didnt mention if the dielectric diagonal is included or not as i was told it came with the scope. is this the case or?

thanks

rob

[Big Dave]

This scope never came with a diagonal (none of my Megrez to date had them) and this sale also does not include one.
- Dave.

[osyan]

is it still available?
I am interested.

[Big Dave]

Yes

[rustem]

nevermind

[Big Dave]

Sorry, the Diagonal in that post actually was bundled with my FLT132. I sold that diagonal and went 1/15 quartz.

[Big Dave]

For all the PMer's the unit is still available. The $1100+postage price is firm.
It can be collected from me if you live in Melbourne. Postage estimate is about $50 to Aus major cities including registered & insurance.

[JohnG]

PM sent.....

Cheers