Fungal Infected C8 up for Adoption/Donation

Starguardian · Post by **Starguardian** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:59 pm

Dear Singastro Forumers,

I have a C8 with a fork mount that I posted up for sale some time ago. It was then I discovered a spot of fungus on the glass, which has since turned off any prospective buyers. Currently I'm too busy to make good use of this scope and my folks are nagging at me to get rid of it as it is taking up a lot of space in the house.

I truly dread having to dispose this scope with the garang guni man and am wondering if anyone is interested to adopt the scope or have any contacts to schools or astro clubs that would welcome a donation.

Peilian

Tachyon · Post by **Tachyon** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:04 pm

Why not just clean off the fungus? Anyway, you can 'park' your scope at my place. Later if anyone wants to own it, they can get it from me.

Alternatively, you can sell it at a low price and I'm sure someone will grab it!

Post by **acc** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:56 pm

If someone would volunteer to clean it, I can offer the telescope to a special school near my house. I am sure the kids there will be thrilled to look at the moon and planets during their occasional overnight camping sessions.

JJLoke · Post by **JJLoke** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:15 am

i will adopt and take it ... do give me more detail in the PM ?

thx alot

ian0138 · Post by **ian0138** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:13 am

Tachyon wrote:Alternatively, you can sell it at a low price and I'm sure someone will grab it!

Another alternative why not offer up for bid here, start at a low price. I am also sure someone will grap it. Unless the fungus is very bad, otherwise it may still worth some money 8-)

Alfred · Post by **Alfred** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:07 pm

Alternatively you can have it cleanse and recollimated by Astro Scientific for a few hundred bucks and it will be good as new. My C9.25 was similarly attacked by Fungus and I had it cleanse.

If the scope is still in working condition, it may be worthwhile to salvage it for a few hundred dollars.

After cleaning, it may be a good idea to keep it in a cool dry container or dehumidifier cabinet.

Alfred

Post by **VinSnr** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 4:45 pm

Alfred wrote:Alternatively you can have it cleanse and recollimated by Astro Scientific for a few hundred bucks and it will be good as new. My C9.25 was similarly attacked by Fungus and I had it cleanse.

few hundred dollars???

Ok guys...why not I do it for you...just $150 will do.

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:16 pm

Gavin, I can clean it for you foc. Have been doing this for our singastro members for a few years.

Clifford60 · Post by **Clifford60** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:59 pm

So, rlow will clean the scope, then the scope will be reposted for bid. And since you wanted to give it for free, whatever bid outcome, you can donate some $$ or % to Singastro to upkeep the site. Win-win for all.

Alfred · Post by **Alfred** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:34 pm

Cleaning the corrector lens on the outside is not a problem. You can do it yourself. But if the fungus is on the inside of the corrector lens, removing the corrector lens entails some precautions and experience. If there is someone who has the experience to do that and then recollimate for you foc, why not? This wonderful offer should not be missed.

IMHO I think junking a working scope is more expensive than paying some money to have it cleaned and restored to good condition.

May be you could sell it after that.

Alfred.