WTS : Astro-Tech 8" f/4 Imaging Newtonian - CLOSED

[orly_andico]

Update 5 May 2017

I seriously need to reduce clutter and this newtonian is now surplus to my requirements. I am motivated to move it out but am not gonna give it away.

Good for imaging and also can be used as a dob for visual.

This is a heavily modified Astro-Tech AT8IN imaging newtonian (US $500 new, without shipping/GST)

Modifications:

1) aluminium tube which is much stiffer than the original tube ($230)
2) stronger collimation springs
3) relocated collimation locking bolts
4) Feathertouch 2" low-profile focuser (US $370 new, without shipping/GST)
5) nice vinyl imitation carbon fibre wrap
6) Televue Paracorr, type 1, no tunable top (maybe S$250 used)

7) Also comes with a dobsonian base that I made from an Ikea side table - http://orlygoingthirty.blogspot.sg/2016 ... -ikea.html

Comes with a Losmandy or Vixen plate (choose) and tube rings.

Note that because of the custom, lengthened tube, this will not reach focus with a DSLR unless the Paracorr is attached. So I'm including the Paracorr.

Also, there is no option for the stock focuser - again, because of the lengthened tube, a DSLR won't reach focus with the stock focuser which is too tall, so the Feathertouch must be used.

So total price would be S$1700 for the major components, not including shipping or GST (and shipping is considerable).

I would be looking for S$1000 OBO. The Feathertouch focuser alone is roughly half of my asking price.

It would be a pity to part this out, hence hoping someone is interested.

[guardian452]

Hi Orly
Might you still have the stock focuser and if so be willing to sell it (I only need the drawtube)?

Thanks,
Philip Lauer Sr.

[orly_andico]

Giving this an up.

Updated price.

[orly_andico]

Update 12 Jun 2017:

I will sell the newtonian with its dob mount for $500 to get it out of the house.

Caveats: I will remove the Feathertouch focuser, and the laser collimator and paracorr are not included (I will replace the focuser with a single-speed Orion).

Good opportunity to get a decent dobsonian at a low price.

[yltansg]

Hi Orly,

PMed you.

Alfred

[orly_andico]

Sold! thanks Alfred!