WTS Misc Astro Items - Televue, Zeiss, WO etc.

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WTS Misc Astro Items - Televue, Zeiss, WO etc.

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1. 2x Carl Zeiss E-PL 10x20 25mm Eyepieces (aka Zeiss Aspheric Orthos) - only $150 each.
High end research-grade microscope eyepieces - but these work fantastic in longer focal ratio telescopes. These eyepieces have a 3-element design with an aspheric surface making them excellent "minimum glass" eyepieces with very high light transmission. Excellent suppression of flare and scatter on bright objects, even reported to have better contrast than the zeiss abbe orthos in the link below. Many more reports on cloudynights attesting to the effectiveness of this eyepiece for astronomy.
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/6980 ... est/page-2

Eye relief is very good. Focal length of 25mm with 65 degree field of view. These are the latest version with the best coatings.

2. Televue 2-1.25 inch adapter - $30
Came with a Televue Everbrite diagonal but have no need for this. This is the set screw version. Machining quality is very good with tight tolerances and a nice anodized black finish.

3. APM CNC Tube rings - for 4 inch scope - $100
Solid and good quality CNC rings, should easily be a step up in construction quality and solidity from most cheaper rings.

4. Nikon T-ring for Nikon DSLR - $10
Allows you to adapt your Nikon DSLR to telescope threads for the chance to get your feet wet in astrophotography without a dedicated astronomy camera.

5. 2 inch to M42 aka T-thread adapter - $8

6. 2 inch to 1.25 inch adapter - $8

7. Silicone anti-vibration pads - $20
Cuts vibration times in half. Highly cost-effective.

8. Red svbony vixen dovetail - $30
Some markings, but perfectly functional. Very solid.

9. SCT 2’’ visual back - $30
Very good condition. Uses compression ring.

10. Televue 2’’ Everbrite dielectric diagonal -$ 240
99% reflective diagonal with impeccable optical and mechanical build quality. Very minor sleeks.

11. Off-axis guider w/ helical focuser - $65
Purchased but found I can't use this. Great condition.

13. William Optics 0.8x Adjustable Flattener (AFR-IV) - $300
Only used once or twice. Suitable for all refractors F = 500mm to 1000mm.
Has adjustable backfocus so no more need to fiddle with spacer rings.

14. Televue 2x Powermate - $270
No eyepiece holder, but comes with T-thread adapter to attach to camera.
Glass is decent condition w no fungus but has minor stain. No effect on image.

15. Explore Scientific 40mm 68 - $350
Super large FOV. Performance very close to 41mm Panoptic for half the price.

16. Skywatcher Skymax 150 Pro 6'' Maksutov - $650
Collimation is super dead-on. Optical quality extremely good, very sharp view
and star test is one of the best I've seen.

17. Televue 2.5x Powermate -$250
Perfect condition. Compression ring version.

Pls whatsapp me at 8363 9397 if interested in any of the items above. Thank you!
Last edited by frwaf bfds on Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:08 pm, edited 20 times in total.
superiorstream
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Re: WTS Misc Astro Items

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Hi bfds
Is item 3 and 5 still available?
If so pls reserve for me.,and post answer in this thread.
Then will arrange for mrt metup like last time. Thanks.
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Hi yes, these are still available. Can arrange mrt meetup through the direct messages. Thanks!
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Forgot to add, still have some extra items

7. Nikon T-Ring - $20
Attaches to Nikon DSLR to allow screwing onto telescope with T-thread.

8. Generic 2-inch to 1.25 inch adapter - $8
No brand, has 1x set screw to hold 1.25 inch eyepieces. Works well enough but a little less solid than more premium adapters.
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Hi bfds
Can reserve also item 8.
Then will arrange for metup.
Thanks
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Sure, will reserve all mentioned items. Thanks
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Hi bfds
Will call you tomorrow to fìx metup date time.
Thanks.
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More items
9. CNC tube rings (for 4’’ scope) from APM
Black anodised CNC machined hinged rings. Feels solid and would likely be a good step up from cheaper tube rings. Asking for around ~$120.
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Updated and consolidated some items.
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Updated some items. New items added including a large capacity dry cabinet.
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