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Old 09-02-2020, 05:30 PM
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BlueGumby (Graham)
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iOptron Mini Tower II with Tripod, now $650

iOptron Mini Tower II including #8401 hand controller and Mini Tower tripod (1.5").

  • GOTO and autotracking
  • Dual scope setup with two dovetails.
  • Payload 30lb (13.6kg), secondary payload 10lb (4.5kg).
  • #8401 hand controller with USB port for firmware upgrade & computer control
  • Retractable counterweight shaft.
  • 1.5" heavy duty tripod legs.
  • Counterweight, USB cable and hard case.
  • Built in 32-channel GPS receiver.
  • Uses AC adapter or 8 x AA batteries.

This is in excellent condition. The previous (original) owner only used this once or twice for terrestrial viewing. I have used it four times but find it unsuitable for my Takahashi TSA-102 mainly because of the length of the scope and protruding finderscope which sometimes interfere with the tripod legs.

I think this would be better suited to a smaller refractor like 80ED or a modest catadioptric.

The AC adapter was missing when I purchased this and this has been replaced with a 3rd party adapter. Also, the previous owner had left some AA batteries installed which had started to leak so I replaced the battery holder with a new one just to be sure. All working.

I am happy to arrange pickup from Frankston South or post at buyer's cost. There would be two parcels, the main case (around 22kg) and the tripod which I would need to pack separately.

Now asking $650.

Upon investigation, I would recommend fitting an upgraded altitude lock like this one:-


https://www.ioptron.com/product-p/8955-dkl.htm


which makes effective altitude locking simpler.

Thanks for looking..
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Last edited by BlueGumby; 02-03-2020 at 11:57 PM. Reason: add information re:- altitude lock & price drop