LOL BigJ...
OK Back from markets and still very tired...3 am start tomorrow
I managed to take some more pics like I intended to of my DOB, to show you what others wont when they sell you theirs.
It's been some time since I last cleaned my mirror however for those of you in the know, and if you look at how the light plays differently in the photos you may also understand how APP size can overide the appartent dust the plauges so many of our thoughts as to how often we should clean.....That really is a long story...
One thing I can't play down are some scuff marks I ended up with bacause of incorect cleaning technique, but once again, if you manage to search my posts in the observing or obs report section, you will still see just how much I was still able to see.
There is also a very minor scratch on the secondary from my watch!
At the end of the day its really been a great scope that I have gotten to know well....VERY WELL and am amazed at just how tough these scopes really are and just how much time I wasted worrying about every minute detail.........none the less if you want a clean and untarnished DOB, then I recommend that you simply buy brand new.
The truth is, if like me, you learn a wealth of info from this site and really start to observe in all the manner one does to teas every ounce of perction from the eye piece...you'll be suprised as I was...about the important things that come to light about you and your telescope.
What I am selling here is APP size for a cheap price & for the right person they can rejuvenate this baby to show room condition, yet at the same time still get as good a view as the first day I used it.
uploading pics now and will comment on price later (it will be very fair and provide on opportunity for someone) as well as the ED...family calling...hungry.....Back later...movie and food...down time...
OH YEA ... the second pic was taken after I took the screws out to remove mirror and I always have a mark to assist with collimating after I replace the mirror...there are no missing screws...unit is complete!