In order to upgrade I need to sell my existing scope.
It's a 10" Meade RCX400, f/8. Includes all the usual accessories, Meade 24mm S5000 UWA eyepiece, 2" diagonal, Field tripod etc.
Also included is a homemade counterweight system, a Starstuff top accessory plate (which is compatible with Losmandy accessories).
The scope is in top condition and lives in my observatory, it's a bit dusty, but the glass is clean.
This is a fantastic scope, no problems with focus motors, very easy to collimate, great for photography. The only reason I'm selling is to buy Theo's 14" version (aperture fever, don't you love it).
Price $6500.
PM if interested.
Cheers
Stuart
OK, no interest at that price, so I'll drop it to $6000 neg. Again PM or email me at rat156 at optusnet.com.au
Last edited by rat156; 18-02-2009 at 07:34 AM.
Reason: Price change
For those that arent farmiliar with these scopes, they produce stunning images.
On axis, and in fact to some degree to the edge, it produces images similar to my CDK telescope. Stars are tight and field is flat, so flat when using an off axis guider, my stars are round in the guider, and not fat lines like other scopes. Do not compare it to the SCT, its just nothing like it.
Bump and price reduced to $5000. Does not include the guidescope pictured above or the wedge.
I now have the GSO 8RC and G11 on my pier, so this one has to go unfortunately. The views through it are exceptional, the best goto scope I have owner for quick setup visual observing. The scope performs well at deepsky imaging (see my website for images), and great for planetary work as well. If you're planning on long exposures a focal reducer is probably a must (I was heavily oversampling my pictures), I have the AP 0.75 setup as well if you want that (takes scope to f/6, FL about 1500mm), will cost extra though. A new 10" LX200 will set you back $6k, save a grand and get an arguably better scope. I have never had any focus motor problems with this scope, the solution is to use a power supply with plenty of overhead. The handbox is a bit beaten up, but still works well, it's missing the little red piece of plastic over the IR LED and has a chip in the corner.
