This is a handbuilt iStar 127mm F12 R30 Achro Refractor. The iStar cell is competely adjustable and prefectly collimated in the open Truss Tube, terminating in a Moonlight focuser. The iStar cell is made of solid aluminium and carries two element R30 glass ( which reduces CA). Being an f12 there is very little CA observable, and a simple CA filter can remove any residual CA. This scope is a copy of the iStar TCR open Truss Tube scope manufactured by iStar about ten years ago. The build of this scope was featured in a thread on IIS. The tube is fully baffled at each station, and constructed of high boat grade epoxy system adhesives.
Being a long Achro type refector it does require a significant mount ( I have used a Celestron CGX, which is a good match).. Focal length is 1524mm and this is a visual only scope. It is a great performer on planets and double and triple stars. I am attaching photos below. I am only selling this scope as it is too much for me to handle now (in my late 70s). Looking for a good home for it. Price is a bargain at just $900, well below the iStar optical cell and Moonlight cost, if you don't believe me try to source them).
Photos attached. Price is fixed, and it's a pickup only sale (as this scope cannot be shipped). Location of the scope is Windermere Park, 2264, near Morisset at Lake Macquarie NSW.
If your interested, or have questions, please PM me here at IIS.
Last edited by glend; 06-08-2025 at 05:49 PM.
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To be clear to anyone that enquired, and others, this scope is still for sale.
I am dropping the price to $900 for this amazing 127mm f12 refractor. This price is well below what any comparable Objective is worth, even if you could find one.
Regards
Glen
Last edited by glend; 05-08-2025 at 09:53 AM.
Reason: Price Drop
PM Sent- iStar 127mm F12 R30 TCR Achro Refractor
