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I am selling my GSO 12" solid tube dobsonian which was purchased new from Andrews Communications in July of this year (2013). The reason for the sale is that I have moved up to a GSO 16" dob and can't justify keeping the 12" as it's not getting used much now.

This GSO 12" dob has benefited from all the excellent upgrade advice on ISS, and I have added:

- A Custom Marine Plywood triangular leveling base, with adjustable feet and base mounted spirit level.
- Full Printed and Laminated Azimuth Setting Circle on the Modified Base, with protected degree pointer.
- Altitude digitial measuring electronic protractor.
- Upgraded Primary Mirror Springs to significantly improve collimation hold.
- Custom Primary Mirror Fan Baffle, and inside tube fan air deflector to direct air over the mirror surface.
- Custom Aperture Dew/Light Shield with velcro strap.

Included with the scope is the original equipment Crayford style 10:1 two speed focuser (both 2" and 1.25" Eye pieces supported); the GSO Super Plossl eyepieces in 25mm, 15mm, and 9mm size; the GSO Right Angle 8x50mm Finder Scope.

In addition I am offering the inclusion of a custom marine plywood tube transport case, which uses the original packaging foam supports, and is lockable with S/S fittings. I will also include the large hand truck and straps that I use to move the scope around.

The value of the custom/upgrade items and case above exceed $450 in materials alone, over the cost of the scope.

This complete GSO 12" scope package as described above is being offered for $650, pick up at Lake Macquarie. If your interested in this great scope then PM me here at IIS.