[SOLD] *** PICTURES ADDED, another added *** For sale... don't snigger!!!

[LewisM]

Only reason for this sale is Claude FINALLY has my TSA-102, and I found an FCT-100!!!.

Strike while the iron is hot!!!

1. Pentax SDUF II f/4 flat field astrograph. Massive helical focuser. Will have finder base shortly (new Vixen finder base on way ex-Japan). These have SD glass - SUPER Low Dispersion (even lower than ED glass, and VERY expensive glass). These are true collector items now. Comes with custom adapter that uses a Baader 2" clamp, original Pentax hard case, original Pentax Snoot visual tube (straight through - it won't come to focus with a diagonal). These show a 3° FOV!!! (WIDE, really WIDE!). VERY VERY crisp, and will illuminate ANY chip out there. Colour is VERY well corrected - just refocus for H-a and all is good!

I paid $2200 for it, but have since added Vixen rings, ordered a VSD detachable finder base, had a custom adapter made. Price now is $2500 POSTED. Or will do it for $2500 with a Tak clamshell instead of the rings.

2. Takahashi FC-76D. This is an official Takahashi FS-60 conversion, and comes with the certificate and the proper FC-76 data plate is secured to the focuser. Visually SPECTACULAR as you would expect for a Tak fluorite. Comes with the clamshell, but I also have a set of new Hutech Borg 80mm rings arriving tomorrow, so they will be included. Included also is a Feather Touch focuser with custom tube adapter (I painted the adapter Tak green). NO FINDER INCLUDED (was bought without one).

I paid $1600 for it, and I added the Borg rings ($110). Remember this comes with the standard focuser AND a Feather Touch unit extra (BARGAIN!!!) Price is $1700 POSTED.

3. Takahashi FC-100 ORIGINAL model (f/8). Comes with the finder and Takahashi clamshell - NOT the rings shown here (keeping them for the TSA). Diagonal, EP and mount NOT included. Incredible scope - contrasty, sharp. Built like a tank. Fluorite is rear element in these.

I paid $1300, and I added a finder. $1500 posted


Pentax SDUF on left, middle is Tak FC-76D with the FT focuser extra. (MOUNT, diagonal and EP NOT INCLUDED). FC-100 last

PACKAGE DEAL: THE LOT FOR $5500

[LewisM]

Added one more!

[Astromelb]

Dear Lewis,
Payment made via internet banking for the total package of three telescopes, with thanks.
Westpac receipt # 648245500100000560
With thanks.
Cris,
Astromelb.