[floyd_2 (Dean)]

Hi guys,
I bought this mount new from Andrews originally and have used it from home to carry an Explore Scientific 5" refractor. It's an excellent manual equatorial mount with a stated capacity of 29lb. After much research, I've recently upgraded to an AZ-EQ5 so there's no need to hold on to the EXOS2. The mount comes with all of the original parts:

Heavy duty 2" tripod
Two 4.5lb counter weights and counter weight bar / button end
Equatorial Head
Polar scope
Slow motion controls
Brief setup book
Stellarium DVD and booklet
All original packaging, including double boxes, bubble wrap etc

There's nothing missing from original. I've also adjusted the worm gear mesh to get the best results possible from this mount. It's running very nicely. The mount is in the same condition it was in when I first opened the box (aside from greatly improved worm gear mesh) and has always lived inside my house (not outside in a shed).

As far as weight / portability goes, the mount alone is very easy to move inside / outside. It's not even necessary to remove the counter weights when moving it. It's nice and stable and manually tracks very well once set up.

Asking Price: $350 including free courier freight Australia wide from Sydney. If you're in the middle of nowhere talk to me about shipping.

I'm happy for anyone to inspect before purchase.