Meade 10" LX200GPS with UHTC (ultra high transmission coatings)
Purchased new by me in December 2002, stored indoors when not in use.
Included standard accessories package:
UHTC Mirror coatings
1.25" Mirror Diagonal
Field Tripod
Meade 26mm series 4000 Plossl eyepiece
Finder scope (8x50)
Meade #1209 motorized Crayford focuser
Autostar II controller, running latest software rev.
The following after market accessories have been fitted:
Bucks Precision Gears (Stainless Steel gear upgrade)
EZ clutch (dry clutch modification)
Shorty Collimation Thumb Screws
Stainless Steel screw replacement kit
Eyeopener II visual back
Microfocuser Quick Attach Thumbscrews
12V fused power cable (cig. lighter adapter)
USB to serial cable for telescope control and updates
$3500
Pick up preferred. I am located in Redland Bay, south east of Brisbane.
Contact me via private message if you would like to come by to inspect. I work from home, so I am available day and night.
Note that some pictured accessories, such as the dovetail plate, ED80, wedge, tube rings, etc, are not included in this sale. Please see other listings for those.
Eric
Last edited by citivolus; 01-11-2007 at 02:26 PM.
Reason: Revised listing, split into multiple listings
Asking price reduced to $6000. If there is no serious interest in the package at this level, I will be dividing it up rather than further dropping the asking price.
Attached are some pictures that show how the Losmandy dovetail fits on the OTA. There are three screws into the OTA, two in the rear and one in the front, as well as two spacers which fit the dovetail to the curve of the tube. I've also uploaded several detailed pictures to the site mentioned above.
Is it possible for one person to manage this scope and set it up ?
also, can you tell me what it would cost to send it to the Gosford area.
If you dont know, maybe you could tell me the weight of it and I could ask at a post office my end.
Great looking scope ....
I'd gladly drive as far as Gosford to deliver it, that is not a problem. Post/courier would be very $$$ due to bulk.
This scope is very manageable for one person. The total assembly weighs 41Kg including the tripod. The OTA/Forks weigh 32Kg, and need to be lifted onto the tripod base.
If you decide to use a wedge, then it becomes a bit more of a two person job to get it lined up, unless you have a little extra muscle or height.
I have the original box for the scope, as well as the hard case that is listed in another thread. The hard case is much more transportable for one person, as it has wheels.
This scope is very manageable for one person. The total assembly weighs 41Kg including the tripod. The OTA/Forks weigh 32Kg, and need to be lifted onto the tripod base.
Correction, according to Meade specs the OTA/Forks weigh 28Kg (62 lbs) with accessories removed. The field tripod weighs 9Kg (19lbs).
Is it possible for one person to manage this scope and set it up ?
cheers Geoff
Many, many, many years ago I had a 10" Meade SCT. I recall the 62 pound weight, but it is managable, very. I used the wedge system too, and didn't really have too many problems. Obviously you don't want to going up and down too many stairs, though LOL. Great scope, lots of bang for the buck.
Gary
To sum up the current state of the sale, the asking price is $3500, I am willing to ship or to deliver within about 800Km, and estimated shipping to Sydney is $300 including insurance.
