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Old 08-01-2011, 09:26 AM
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Celestron Aplanatic Schmidt Telescope EDGE HD 8" with Hyperstar Lens

Celestron Aplanatic Schmidt Telescope Edge HD 8” tube assembly with HyperStar lens for EDGE optics.
http://www.celestron.com/c3/product....=17&ProdID=580
http://www.celestron.com/c3/page.php?PageID=389

HyperStar specifications
•f/2.0 Focal Ratio
•406mm Focal Length
•Largest Usable CCD Chip: 27mm diagonal
•Fully Multi-Coated Optics
•Black Anodized Finish
•T-Threads for CCD Mounting (optional adapters available)
•Collimation Adjustable
•Independent Camera Rotation lens.
• Case for Edge optics
Also includes FeatherTouch micro focuser and corded electric control, a modified 8x50 finderscope with 26mm illuminated double cross hair eyepiece, Kendricks heated dew shield, 12.5mm and 18mm orthoscopic and 25mm plossel 11/4” eyepieces with diagonal.
All as new and unmarked under 12 months old, total replacement in excess of $3700 sell for $2195 PLUS POSTAGEPM replies could be delayed due to work travel.
Would prefer not to seperate the Hyperstar as the spacing suits an Edge scope.

http://starizona.com/acb/HyperStar-3...P3113C773.aspx
http://starizona.com/acb/hyperstar/whatis.aspx
http://starizona.com/acb/hyperstar/images.aspx
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Last edited by mch62; 23-02-2011 at 02:50 PM. Reason: sold