This is a very high quality 80mm/480mm (f/6) air-spaced doublet achromatic refractor.
Some features of it are: (1) compact size and portable;(OTA is only 40cm long when dew shield is retracted, and weighing only about 2Kg; very nice powder paint finish) (2) Rubber rim on the dew shield to provide great protection; (3) smooth 10:1 double speed 2" focuser; (4) super long (13cm) draw tube of the focuser(allows no extension tube when photographing with it); (5) standard 2-1.25" adapter with M42*0.75 threads;
(6) L-style plate, can be mounted on a photographic tripod, allowing for terrestrial use easily; (6) it also comes with a very nice padded soft carry case(60cm in length).
Optically, although it is an achromatic scope, from my view, it performs almost as good as my WO70ED. (the latter uses FPL51 glass).
This scope belongs to a friend of mine. It was bought with the intention to use it as a guider scope. but my friend lost his interest in astrophotography, just after he got it. So, it's virtually still in MINT condition.
Now asking $250 plus postage. Local pick up is welcome.(ACT)
If you are interested in it, you can PM me directly.
