For sale is my 12" Meade LightBridge Dob in excellent condition. It's approximately 2 years old, and has always been kept clean in the house when not in use.
Has all of the usual features (smooth operating Azimuth Roller Bearings, Dual speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser, multi-target red dot finder, primary cooling fan, etc), except for the 26mm QX eyepiece which I did not retain. It also has four small holes near the red dot finder where I once had a finder scope fitted (holes are now covered with small white stickers).
Very portable for a 12" dob (about 5 minutes to assemble and collimate).
Overview of scope details from Bintel (where scope was purchased):
https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=7113
12" LightBridge new price $1399
Meade LightBridge manual:
http://www.meade.com/manuals/Telesco...ightbridge.pdf
Accessories Fitted:
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1. Current model Argo Navis system (computer, encoders/hardware, USB/serial cables, etc)
2. Black Aluminium Stalk for Argo Navis (for use while looking through eyepieces)
3. Sealed Lead Acid battery for extended Argo Navis use (7.2ah, includes 240v charger)
4. Bobs Knobs upgraded springs for primary mirror (to avoid mirror shift)
5. Bobs Knobs on primary/secondary mirrors for collimation
6. GSO Newtonian laser collimator
7. Kendrick dew heater for secondary mirror (to avoid due in the wee hours)
8. Magnetic weight (for balancing OTA if using hand-grenade eyepieces at low elevation)
Accessories new price $1410
Originaly offered at $2100 plus postage (75% of current new costs).
Reduced to $1950 plus postage (70% of current new costs).
Further reduced to $1800 plus postage (64% of current new costs).
This has been a great scope for learning and appreciating the night sky. It should suit someone who wants a good quality Dob with portability (visits to dark sky sites, taking on family holidays, etc).
Having stumbled onto the slippery slope of astrophotography, I'm now seeking more funds to divert towards that endeavour.
Although I have not retained the original packaging, I am willing to securely package and post interstate if necessary at buyers expense.
Send a PM if interested.
Cheers,
Jeff
