Reluctantly for sale is my Takahashi TOA-130F (aka "The Beast"). I am the scopes second owner, I purchased it from another IIS user. It is an exquisite telescope for both visual and astrophotographic use.
For the astrophotographers among us, here are a sample of images I've produced with data from the TOA-130:
https://www.astrobin.com/e35hc3/
https://www.astrobin.com/9f98jv/B/
https://www.astrobin.com/u72sxu/B/
I am asking $11,000 for this scope, which comes with:
- TOA-130F OTA
- Objective Cover
- Takahashi Clamshell
- Takahashi 7x50 finder
- finder bracket
- Takahashi Large CAA
- Takahashi Microfocus
- hard case
Now also including:
- Takahashi TOA-67FL Flattener
- Takahashi TOA/FS Variable Reducer
at no extra cost.
I am in Eltham North, Victoria, so the scope can be collected from there. I can also ship in the original Takahashi packaging, at the buyer's expense.
I have a couple of electronic focusers which work with this telescope, and a couple of other bits and bobs that I'll sell for a good price with the scope. This is a very regretful sale; I purchased this with the intention of it being an heirloom for my girls.
Thanks for looking, please PM with any questions etc.
Ross