[mental4astro (Alexander)]

Selling my 10" f/10 Intes-Micro Alter M1008 Deluxe Mak. After searching for so long and finally finding one, I've decided that 10" is just too large to negotiate as I need to set up and take down every time I use it.

Optical quality is outstanding. Has its original Intes issued interferometer certificate of better than 1/8 wave PTV, with a Sitall mirror. During this last Mars opposition it was put up side-by-side with 10" APM Wirth Mak and a 9" Santel Mak, and the image quality was inseparable between the three. The image looked like you could run your finger along Vallis Marineris.

Comes with a custom made case, which holds the finder-scope block in a nifty little space below the dual speed focuser. Rear cell accepts standard SCT fittings. Also comes with extension tube, Losmandy dovetail plate, built-in ventilation fan & power cable, two original Intes finderscope mounting shoes, original metal front cap & a 2" rear dust plug. The Intes finderscope block comes with a dovetail shoe so you can fit standard finderscopes to it.

Scope is in Sydney, so local buyer welcome to pick up. If shipping is required, the cost of securely crating up the scope will be additional.

Asking $8350.00, plus shipping if needed. SOLD

Thanks for looking,

Alex.