It's basically brand new, but has been sitting around and not likely to get used.
It has minor paint chip where the latitude adjusters contact the peg on the tripod.
It's never even been used under the stars, just sat in the corner with my 8SE on it.
Comes with 2 hand controllers because for some reason there were 2 in the box.
They are about $1100 new, selling for $650+ postage. I have most of original packaging and will be shipped in these 2 boxes.
Here's the Saxon Site
http://www.saxon.com.au/accessories/...th-tripod.html
The saxon HEQ5 Mount with Tripod is an extra heavy-duty mount.
Specially designed to support larger telescope tubes, these high-precision equatorial mount features:
Engraved aluminum setting circles and a latitude scale
Built-in illuminated polarscope for both North and Southern Hemisphere use
Large R.A. and DEC. locking clamps
Retractable counterweight shaft and removeable counterweights.
The proposed strong and rigid stainless steel field tripod is remarkably stable with adjustable height.
The saddle plate on the top of the mount accepts generic dovetail bars made by Synta and many other companies.
The dovetail bar is held securely by dual hand clamps and setting circles are provided on both axes.
The small and versatile Hand Control is designed for the purpose of providing a simple slewing and tracking control with a user-friendly interface.
