I have to downsize my collection and must let my Edge HD 8 (f10, 2032mm focal length) go to a someone who will use it. I purchased it new two years ago and it is in pretty good condition as it was not used much, in fact it has spent much of that timein it's box. The optics are pretty clean, as the cap is always kept on the front corrector and the tube has mesh filters on the vents. It does have a few small scratches in the paint on the rear housing (caused by an accessory coming loose during shipment when I bought it ) - this is cosmetic only and I have touched up the paint there.
Details and specs for the scope can be seen here:
https://www.bintel.com.au/product/ce...SABEgJ9P_D_BwE
It comes with the Celestron finder scope, and the visual back with diagonal mirror (but without any eye pieces, I seem to have lost the originally included one).
In addition I have upgraded the bottom mounting plate to an ADM Losmandy (wide) type with radius blocks to suit the scope. Also a wide Celestron top plate is included as shown in the photos attached below.
I will also include a Celestron T-Adaptor for the Edge HD8, which provides precise setback for astrophotography. And I will also include a 8" Farpoint Light Shield that fits the Edge HD 8 (notched for the plates installed). The value of these inclusions would be $400 if you were purchasing them separately.
I am offering this very nice Edge HD8 and accessories for $1250, well below replacement value for the scope alone. It is well packed in it's original foam packaging.
If your interested in this excellent value scope, please PM me here on IIS. The scope is located at Lake Macquarie NSW, and I am willing to deliver it in the area from Newcastle to the Central Coast. Obviously local pickup by the buyer is welcome. It could possibly be shipped to the buyer but this would be at the buyers cost, but I can arrange the shipping if provided with the buyers address.
Terms of payment will be direct deposit if it is being shipped (with shipping charges included); or cash on pickup or local area delivery.
If you have questions just PM me.