Meade SN10 much modded

astroboy · #1 06-02-2009, 11:15 AM

Now the 12" RC is here I need to find a home for this scope.

Its a Meade SN10 UHTC set up as an F3.5 astrograph.
Focuser replaced with a Moonlite with motorfocuser and nFocus controler
Has a 50 mm diameter ED corector which fixes the coma over a DSLR field and makes it an F3.5 scope.
It also has had the mirror cell modded to get rid of the clips for cleaner images and fan added.
Has Bobs knobs , Schmidt corrector heater and rings , no finder .

$1500 AUD

Thanks
Zane

h0ughy (David) · #2 06-02-2009, 11:59 AM

Zane,

could I ask if you are able to supply some images of the corrector plate and the tube assembly?

astroboy · #3 06-02-2009, 06:57 PM

Hi Houghy
I'll see if I can get some done on the weekend.

Thanks
Zane

astroboy · #4 08-02-2009, 02:35 PM

Hi Houghy
here's the pics

netwolf · #5 09-02-2009, 03:13 AM

Zane, how does this handle on a G-11 mount, do you find it a good setup for imaging?

also i thought the SN10 was a F4 have you modified it to F3.5?

Regards
Fahim

Octane (Humayun) · #6 09-02-2009, 08:42 AM

Fahim,

I used this one a bit whilst out at Zane's. It handles very well on the G-11.

I only wish I had the funds -- I'd take both of Zane's toys on offer.

Regards,
Humayun

Quote:

Originally Posted by netwolf

Zane, how does this handle on a G-11 mount, do you find it a good setup for imaging?

also i thought the SN10 was a F4 have you modified it to F3.5?

Regards
Fahim

astroboy · #7 09-02-2009, 09:39 AM

Hi Farim
As H says the scope works well on a G11 , its a F3.5 when the flatener / reducer is installed these scopes give poor of axis images with out it.

Thanks
Zane

5ash (Philip) · #8 14-02-2009, 05:28 PM

Hi Zane how old is the scope ( i notice its an lxd55 )?
philip

astroboy · #9 15-02-2009, 08:38 AM

Hi Philip
I bought it new about 3 years ago the only change with the LXD75 is the 50mm finder .