I am offering my GSO RC08 for sale. I have had this scope for only 8 weeks, it has only been used a few times, and it is as perfectly collimated as I can get it with my TAK Collimation scope. This RC08 is the white steel tube version, which is sold for $899 new from Andrews. Key features are:
- Ideal for astrophotography - due to virtually coma-free imaging!
- True Ritchey-Chretien Cassegrain-type optics produce super flat field!
- Hyperbolic quartz primary and secondary mirrors with 96% reflectivity enhanced aluminium coatings
- Crayford style large 2" 10:1 microfocuser on RC 8" astrographs
- RC 8" has long 50mm drawtube travel
- One 50mm and two 25mm focal extenders included.
- Weighs only 8.5kg.
Included are the following extras added to the scope:
GSO RC08 Collimation Ring -used to precisely align the focuser to the secondary. Added value of $109. Details here:
http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories...oductview.aspx
Kendrick Secondary Heater with copper tape wiring to eliminate diffraction - keeps the secondary clear on dew prone nights, added value of $79, details here:
http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories...oductview.aspx
This combined package would cost $1087 AUD to duplicate, I am asking $700 for mine. In addition, I have all the original packing and support materials and can ship this scope anywhere in Australia - buyer will need to pay the shipping cost on top of scope price (just provide me with your post code so I can get a shipping quote for you and I will take care of the arrangements).
If your interested in this very nice RC08 then PM me here. Photos are attached.