For Trade: An amazing C8

[lhansen (Lars)]

I've got an amazing C8 ota with superb optics. However I want an even more amazing 5"-6" APO so I would like to canvas a possible trade.

The C8 in question has all the usual features plus:

Bob's knobs
High transmission coatings (starbright?)
Borg Focus lock
Moonlite electric focusser with high precision stepper motor, computer interface, software etc etc. This focuser alone cost AUD$800
Alan Gee Focal reducer (very expensive and not used so far)
Dew shield

As you might have guessed, I use this scope mainly for imaging.

Its just that I used to have a 4" TMB and I'm lusting after something in a APO that 5" or greater.

So if you have such a beast and would consider a trade (plus cash of course), send me a message.

Cheers

Lars

[lhansen (Lars)]

I have now acquired a FS128 and need to sell the C8 ota.

I am happy to separate the items listed originally. To recap

SOLD------ C8 (grey) with high transmission coatings, flocked tube and 6*30 finder: $800
Moonlite stepper motor focuser (green) for C8 with controller: $700
SOLD------ Borg focus lock : $60
Alan Gee Reducer (never used) : $300
SOLD------ Losmandy dovetail plate with spacers to fit 8" tube: $125
SOLD------ Losmandy dovetail plate with spacers to fit 8" tube: $125
SOLD-------Dewshield : $50

Thanks for looking

Lars

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Hi Lars - PM sent in relation to the C8 OTA, Borg focus lock and dew shield.

Cheers
Chris

BUY PENDING

[ving (David)]

you were quick chris.
if i hadnt bought the c40 i might have snappe4d this up

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Originally Posted by ving

you were quick chris.
if i hadnt bought the c40 i might have snappe4d this up

hehe

Yep - I can't wait. I'm going to mount it on a Bartellised EQ5 ala Martin's setup.

You've bought the D40 already??

Cheers
Chris

[ving (David)]

its arriving today

umm... and excuse all the typos!
d40 of course.

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Well.. you and me both then. I've just come back from meeting Lars (G'Day Lars ) and picking up the C8...

Have fun!

[lhansen (Lars)]

Chris

It was a real priveledge, I don't get to mix with too many people of my predilection, that sounds really snobby dosen't it. Its not. Have a wonderful time with a really great scope and thanks

Cheers

Lars

Originally Posted by Omaroo

Well.. you and me both then. I've just come back from meeting Lars (G'Day Lars ) and picking up the C8...

Have fun!

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Cheers Lars - it was great meeting you. You have a very nice setup out there, and I wish I had my Cooma place as well sorted - maybe soon.

I thank you for the scope - it's a ripper. I've just had to collimate it a little because of the trip, but it's good now. If the weather holds I'll leave it out for a while and check it again after cooldown.

I found the perfect dovetail for it - and although it came off a Skywatcher, the bolt holes lined up perfectly with the C8's. Lucky I guess!

Cheers - and thanks again
Chris

[ving (David)]

congrats chris

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Originally Posted by ving

congrats chris

Thanks David

You coming tomorrow night (Saturday)?

[ving (David)]

hehe! oops...