I purchased this a while back from Logan, it's in good condition, has been stored in an insulated shed (when not in use), has never been rained upon, has not been exposed to temps below -5 degrees C or above 50 degrees C. The primary mirror is showing some signs of age, but takes beautiful images nonetheless. Some minor cosmetics on the outside of the tube (ex sticky stuff from some foam accessory on the side) but otherwise in excellent condition.
Asking: $2300...down from $2500, that’s more than 50% of a new 12”. I am happy to discuss reasonable offers.
I have installed a secondary heater which works a treat using a kendricks dew heater controller - or your preferred brand of choice. I can throw in the astro-zap cover but do not have a box for this, so postage may be an expensive option (sorry) unless you want it badly and then I'll look at getting a box and couriering it - always risky though and expensive.
I'd prefer pick up, I'm in Murrumbateman but can travel witihin the Yass/ACT area or meet at Marulan / Bungendore.
Comes with all things normally supplied, nothing is missing although you'll want to remove the 3" focuser and put something a little more accurate in place
This model has the focuser attached to the back plate, very solid.
I've recently collimated this and they hold collimation beautifully.
The photo is one I took using this scope and a QHY10 OSC - it's good enough to see the homonculous in Eta Carinae.
I'm selling as I've had my fun, have not used it properly in a year so that's a pretty clear sign to me that I'm enjoying other things in place of this
Feel free to PM me with questions if you have any.
