Lyinxz
24-03-2009, 08:28 PM
Hi, just seeing if there is any expression of interest for a Celestron Firstscope 114.
Was purchased roughly about 1 year ago from York Optical at $399.
Was a great first scope but I could never figure out the complexity of a EQ mount so I hardly used it and purchased my now current dob.
The OTA is in excellent condition and is available as a separate package.
The mount has 1 problem; one of the 3 star knobs that control the RA/DEC has lost one of its stars so makes turning the knob a bit harder. I’m sure it’s an easy fix if one had the time to find something to replace it with.
The mount can be a separate purchase also.
The original red dot finder that came with the scope has been lost..
However I have a spare 8x50 SkyWatcher Finderscope with mounting brackets that will fit.
Or can be a separate purchase
Details of the scope are as below:
http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?ProdID=18
The Finderscope is similar to this bintel one, expect its not Bintel its a Skywatcher.
https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=6337
I would prefer local Sydney Pickup for the OTA or mount. Unless you know of a suitable method of sending these kind of items.
Again, this is just to see if there is any interest in these items.
If you are interested, I will go to the liberty of uploading pictures.
Prices are below:
Full package (OTA+Mount+SW 8x50 Finder) - $110
OTA only - $80
SW 8x50 Finderscope - $50 (inc Postage)
EQ Mount - $20
Cheers,
Ash
PS: Reason for selling is due to these items collecting too much dust!
SOLD
Was purchased roughly about 1 year ago from York Optical at $399.
Was a great first scope but I could never figure out the complexity of a EQ mount so I hardly used it and purchased my now current dob.
The OTA is in excellent condition and is available as a separate package.
The mount has 1 problem; one of the 3 star knobs that control the RA/DEC has lost one of its stars so makes turning the knob a bit harder. I’m sure it’s an easy fix if one had the time to find something to replace it with.
The mount can be a separate purchase also.
The original red dot finder that came with the scope has been lost..
However I have a spare 8x50 SkyWatcher Finderscope with mounting brackets that will fit.
Or can be a separate purchase
Details of the scope are as below:
http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?ProdID=18
The Finderscope is similar to this bintel one, expect its not Bintel its a Skywatcher.
https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=6337
I would prefer local Sydney Pickup for the OTA or mount. Unless you know of a suitable method of sending these kind of items.
Again, this is just to see if there is any interest in these items.
If you are interested, I will go to the liberty of uploading pictures.
Prices are below:
Full package (OTA+Mount+SW 8x50 Finder) - $110
OTA only - $80
SW 8x50 Finderscope - $50 (inc Postage)
EQ Mount - $20
Cheers,
Ash
PS: Reason for selling is due to these items collecting too much dust!
SOLD