Thread: [SOLD] Bargain - Meade SN8
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Old 13-03-2011, 07:47 PM
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Wink Bargain - Meade SN8

I have my trusty Meade LXD-75 OTA for sale.

Its a fast f4 Schmidt-Newtonian 8 inch. Its a great scope for astrophotography. I used it for several years with a Canon 350D.

I bought the scope from Bintel about 4 years ago - I've moved on to an RC8 as my CCD proved too heavy for the focusser. It managed with the Canon without any problems - I stupidly bought a very heavy 8 slot filter wheel which was too much for this scope.

The focuser has been upgraded to a JMI EV-3n motorised focuser. Supplied with all cables.

There is no finder for this scope - I ditched it for a Telrad when I picked it up.

I paid about $1350 for this scope and focuser.

Will sell for $600

Pick up only - unlike so many IISers, I don't keep the boxes (I'm not allowed to )

I'm in Sydney. PM if you have any questions.

As I mentioned, its a great introductory scope for imaging.

Pete
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Last edited by pvelez; 01-04-2011 at 10:26 AM. Reason: Price drop