Small Refractor

[Profiler]

I am after a small refractor which I can take on a trip overseas with me for some simple visual astronomy.

I am completely open to any suggestions/offers as I am simply after a small refractor that is portable and thus I can easily take on a plane and walking about with me during my travels.

I have no fixed view on brand, age, doublet/triplet or even if it is a Semi-APO. I would however prefer to avoid Achro's

If you have anything suitable that you might consider selling please send me a PM.

Thank you for looking at my listing.

[Profiler]

Forgot to mention - anything that comes with some sort of carry bag or case would be ideal

[Profiler]

Just to clarify - I don't have any particular scope in mind - just something smallish - typically 80/90mm or less

[brian nordstrom]

Hi Peter :) I have a Stellarvue 80mm f/5,6 Aplanat , its a semi apo with a lense of lanthium glass , number 109 of 150 made it has excellent optics , almost as good as my ed80 and with its sliding dew shield its airline frendly .
Its yours for $180 + postage if you want .
Just one thing this scope was in the Christchurch earth quakes last february and has a small dent in the dew shield , I will send you a photo if thats a problem , this does not effect its performance , one more thing , its a beautiful pearl white in colour and looks so sexy.
PM me .
Brian .

[serge le seal]

royalla (Bill) has just listed a Short Tube 80 Refractor in your Sydney area.
:hi:

[Profiler]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I am still open to any other offers/suggestions.

[Profiler]

Yes - still open to any offers or suggestions - just to repeat from my initial post - I am primarily after something for some simple visual astronomy and would be easily portable such as onto a plane. Beyond these two points I don't have any fixed ideas and will consider any brand from something basic to any top shelf brand.

[Profiler]

Thanks again for the suggestion of the ST80 but I decided to myself if I am going to go through the trouble of carrying a scope around with me overseas I would like it to be at least a little better than an achro - so I am after something that is at least a Semi-Apo or Apo

[Profiler]

Bump

[Poita]

What are you going to mount it on?

[Profiler]

I was thinking of keeping it simple with either a good camera tripod or perhaps splash out with a telepod. But it first really depends of whether I can actually find something.

[brian nordstrom]

:question: Did you get my E/mail , Profiler ?. I have since posted my 80mm Aplanat on the scopes for sale here . With photos.
Brian.

[Profiler]

No I didn't get anything from you - I was wondering what had happened. Okay, I will take a look at the pictures.

[brian nordstrom]

:) Sale pending there mate , I had 12 PM's in 45 miniutes .. Good luck in your search there Profiler . And your holiday , looking forward to a few photos .
Brian.

[Poita]

Would you be interested in an ED80?

[Profiler]

Sure - send me a PM with a few pictures and a description - thanks

[Profiler]

Bump - Stil hoping to find a small refractor for my trip in case anyone has something.

[Profiler]

Thank you Giorgio for the suggestion and Yes - I am still looking for a small refractor.

[Poita]

I have an ED80 I'd be willing to part with, drop me a PM if you are still interested and I'll take some pictures etc.

[Profiler]

Thanks Peter but I am not too certain about the portability aspect of an ED80 especially if doesn't have a sliding dew shield.

[Poita]

It has a sliding dew shield, I'll measure it all up. It also has a carry case, I'll get the dimensions of it also.