Hi all,
I'm selling my 8" Skywatcher (SW-600) OTA
(OTA has been sold to Peter and EQ5 mount has been SOLD to Andy - thanks guys!). The OTA is less then a year old, has hardly been used and is in
absolutely immaculate condition.
I am selling it because I have recently upgraded to a 10" Skywatcher/EQ6.
The OTA specifications are (as detailed in
http://www.astroshop.com.au/products...asp?id=MAS-028
Diameter: 200mm - parabolic primary mirror
Focal Length:1000mm - f/5
Highest Practical Power:472x
Faintest Steller Magnitude:14.2
Resolving Power (arc sec.):0.6
Finderscope: Large 9x50
Focuser Diameter:2" with 1.25" adapter
Piggyback Bracket:Yes
Accessory Tray:Yes
Includes 2 Plossl eyepieces 10mm and 20mm
Tripod:1.5" rigid tube stainless steel tripod legs
Tube Dimensions:24cm x 92cm
Tripod Height: 97-121cm
The OTA looks exactly as shown in the link above but I am more than happy to provide photographs upon request.
Both the OTA and I live in Adelaide.
Asking price for the OTA is $250