Meade SN 10" f/4 OTA in pristine condition. UHTC coatings. Tube has been reinforced for astrophotography - Aluminium plate glued under focuser (inside tube so it is not visible), mirror mount biffed up also by aluminium ring (no flex anymore!) and collimating bolts moved close together so they don't bend the mirror cell when locked. Dual rate Crayford replaces flimsy original focuser. Two original rings, original 6x30 finder.
Price : 900$ firm
You can also get a Baader MPCC thrown in for $100 (a bargain 1000$ astrograph, MPCC alone lists at $239).
Scope is in Melbourne. Local pickup preferred.
Pics to follow.
Last edited by bratislav; 14-03-2008 at 08:45 AM.
Reason: sold
Pics as promised. Focuser reinfrocement (now painted black ), focuser detail (ordinary nylon under the shaft replaced with virgin teflon), detil of reinforced primary support (note primary now attached with 8 m5 stainless steel screws, a massive improvement in solidity), waiting for clear sky.
), focuser detail (ordinary nylon under the shaft replaced with virgin teflon), detil of reinforced primary support (note primary now attached with 8 m5 stainless steel screws, a massive improvement in solidity), waiting for clear sky.
