Complete imaging set, Testing the waters

[lhansen]

School fees are coming due :sadeyes: so I'm testing the waters.

I have for sale as a complete imaging rig comprising:

Takahashi TSA120 triplet APO
With 7x50 finder
The finest refractor I have ever owned (and I have owned a few)
Prices
OTA new price:$4934 my price:$4300
Custom rings new price:$350 my price:$300
Takahashi clamshell new price:$340 my price:$275


Takahasi EM200 Temma 2 Jnr Mount
With power supply, 2 counterweights, auto guider cable, no tripod
Fantastic mount, slewing is slow, but with very low PE,
I get 20 min subs with no mount bumps using the AO8
Prices
Mount (+ 2 counterweights) new price: ~$5500 my price $4500
Pier adapter new price: $220 my price: $175
2 * Extra counter weights (EQ6) new price: $95 each my price $70 each


SBIG ST4000XCM camera
With, power supply, case, cabling and software, external guider port
Extremely low noise for this type of camera
Prices
New Price: $2995 (special price, normally $3995), my price: $2600

SBIG AO8 adaptive optics unit
Fantastic way of compensating for atmosphere, drive irregularities etc
Prices
New price: $495 (special price, normally $795) my price: $475

OPTEC TCF-S Temperature compensated Focuser
With power supply, all cabling, and hand controller, temperature sensor
Prices
New Price: $1000 (special price, normally $1056), my price: $750

DEW-NOT dew controller
Prices
Dew not Controller (single channel) new price: ~$100, my price $80
Dew straps for the TSA and 7*50 guider scope new price ~$60, my price $50


Total new price for all: >$16000 My Price (total) $13645


This is a tried and true imaging rig, add your favorite planetarium software, pier and you should pretty much be ready to go.

Given the concensus, I will consider splitting, preference will be given to purchasers of multiple items. Shipping will be extra. Offers over $12,999 for the whole rig still considered.

Whilst I need the money, this is a VERY RELUCTANT SALE, it is not a garage sale, please NO LOW BALL offers.


I will happily send images on request. I prefer PM's

[Poita]

If someone was after the cameras, I'd be interested in most the rest. As it won't be split up, if someone wanted the camera stuff, pm me and maybe we can make a combined offer.

[lhansen]

Is the price too high? There has been very little interest in this fantastic combination.

[el_draco]

... Send 'em to a public school and keep the gear... sheez,no brainer! :thumbsup:

[lhansen]

I wish i could, but we made a promise to our son that he would be in the same school til the end of year 12. I can always replace the kit in a couple of years Time and I still have the NJP/RCOS/PL16803 combo :thumbsup:

[el_draco]

...er, um... you can replace the son in 9 months(ish) :rofl:

[lhansen]

umm, im not sure the operation is reversible ;)

[Poita]

I think the problem is a lot of people will want part of the rig, they will already have a great camera, or the scope they want, or a mount, and are after the bits they don't have.
I'd love that mount, but am happy with the scope and camera I have now.

It is definitely a reasonable price for all the gear together, but if someone had $13,000 to spend (plus having to purchase a tripod or pier), they probably would choose slightly different combos based on their taste.

[cventer]

Spot on. I seriously doubt someone will buy this as a package.

Scope and mount maybe :question:. But not with that camera combo as well.

OSC Cams are not for eveyone and there are cheaper and better OSC cams around now.

Plus I find you get more selling things like a Dew Not by itself than in a package. Accessories sold in a package don't really factor too much in a buyers mind.

Good luck though. Some nice gear.

[lhansen]

OK I'm hearing you folks. I'll put some prices on individual items and see how that goes. Watch this space.

[Poita]

watching:eyepop:

[gregbradley]

Can you use an AO unit with a FLI camera? Like run a Lodestar or ST402 in the AO unit and image with a FLI Proline or Microline?

Is it just a matter of getting some adapters made up?

Greg.

[lhansen]

Hi Greg

The only way I could think of using it would be with an AOG and a SBIG RGH or ST402.

Cheers

Lars

[Kimbo]

PM sent re: AO8 unit