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Old 07-01-2012, 01:47 PM
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HEQ5 Goto Mount with Skywatcher 6 inch Newt and/or GSO 8 inch F5 Newt

I am selling my as new EQ5 goto mount and Skywatcher 6 inch Newt, and GSO 8 inch Newt F5. All only about 18 months old.

Specs
GSO 8" f/5 OTA,or/and Skywatcher 6 inch Newt on a SkyWatcher HEQ5 Pro Goto mount with sturdy tripod.
Full GOTO capability on the mount includes hand controller module
Aperture: 200mm and or 150mm (well corrected parabolic overcoated mirror)
Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5) 8 inch Newt
2" Dual Speed 10:1 focuser
Mirror Fan.
8x50 Straight through finderscope,
Battery compartment for Mirror fan
6 inch dew shield!
2 x counter weight

Reason for selling is I am now using an EQ6 and F4 Newt for field work.

Asking $950 for EQ5 goto + Tripod + accessories as listed.
$125 6 inch Newt
$275 8 inch Newt

Prefer pick up / Drop off Sydney Area or Postage and Handling charges will be added.
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Last edited by CoolhandJo; 18-01-2012 at 10:19 PM. Reason: Added another counter weight!