This telescope and accessories was purchased June 2008 from BinTel, Melbourne. The scope and all accessories included in this sale are in mint and immaculate condition and have been used several times and have worked flawlessly. The GOTO system and slewing and tracking has been functioning throughout observing session and works beautifully. The collimation was original performed by the BinTel staff when the Bob's knobs collimation screws were fitted, and collimation have been checked prior to every observing session with no perceived movement or need for adjustment.
Current owner upgrading and moving on to other astro projects. Still under Meade warranty and therefore is serviced locally in either Melbourne or Sydney.
This package includes all the original standard items:
* OTA and Dual Fork Mount
* Meade Field Tripod
* 8 x 50mm Finderscope
* Meade Diagonal
* Series 5000 26mm Plossl
* Hand Controller and cables
* Original shipping box and original packaging supplied
Included Extras:
All of these extras were purchased from BinTel and are also covered by manufacturer's warranty. Again, all the items listed below are mint and immaculate condition and are a perfect set of accessories to compliment the LX-200. Most people who buy an LX-200 eventually purchase these items (or similar):
* Bintel Star Diagonal 2-inch Quartz (valued at $149)
* 2-inch Peterson Engineering Eye Opener installed by Bintel (valued at $119)
* Bob's Knobs Colimation screws installed by Bintel (valued at $29)
* Losmandy Counterweight dovetail kit (valued at $129)
* Losmandy Counterweight DWS 5lb (valued at $129)
* Genuine JMI custom protective travel/transport case (valued at over $900)
* Meade Piggyback Bracket for DSLR etc. (valued at $59)
Around $1,300.00 worth of extras
Current RRP for the telescope and all the above extras is over $7,200.00
Asking price $4,500.00
Prefer pickup in Melbourne only but will negotiate shipping for any serious interstate buyer.
If you are looking for another alternative to purchasing a beautifully made Meade SCT other than brand new at current RRP prices, then this is complete package is certainly worth considering.
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* (Note all prices listed are in Australian Dollars)
