WTS: Modified Celestron 8" F5 Newtonian (SOLD)

Post by **weixing** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:43 pm

Hi,
Sold
1) Celestron 8" F5 Newtonian OTA,
2) Tube ring,
3) Dovetail,
4) A red dot finder, and
5) A bag with self-made padding.

If you don't have any eyepiece, I can give your a few (need to check my dry cabinet) Sky-Watcher low cost, entry level eyepieces.

Below are some upgrade/accessories/eyepieces that I can also include at a discount price:
[s]1) Laser Collimator (for collimation of the scope):[/s] Sold
2) GSO 2" Crayford Low Profile 2 Speed Focuser + Orion 2" extension tube (make focusing and collimation easier): S$200.
3) Orion Stratus 21mm Wide Angle Eyepiece (68 degree AFoV): S$130
4) Vixen 7x50 Straight-Through Finder: S$40

Have a nice day.

wucheeyiun · Post by **wucheeyiun** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:20 pm

Good price...quick grab :0
As far as i know, 8" astro mirror is already 250usd...

pus88 · Post by **pus88** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:53 pm

do u hVE tripod to do with tht and how much would it cost and if u know if there are anything u might recommend

Post by **weixing** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:32 am

Hi,

do u hVE tripod to do with tht and how much would it cost

If you are good at DIY or you know some carpenter, the cheapest option might be building a Dobsonian base. See this website for more info on how to build one: http://members.aol.com/sfsidewalk/cdobplans.htm

The second cheaper option might be to get an AstroSlew mount. This is design and manufacture by our fellow SingAstroian, denebman (liuming), but no longer in production any more. You can try your luck by posting a "WTB" ad here for a used AstroSlew mount head and buy a survey tripod. This option should cost you may be less than S$500.

The third and most expensive option is to get a CG-5/SkyView Pro/EQ-5/GP-DX EQ mount. Not sure how much a used one will cost as it's depend on the condition of the mount.

Anyway, I think you can just post a "WTB" ad for a mount with 10kg loading capacity. You might be lucky and get one at a low cost.

Have a nice day.

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:15 pm

I can let go my Astroslew II mount for $300. If u need tripod, i'll let go my surveyor tripod for additional $100 (if bought together with mount). See here for pics: http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=5110

Post by **weixing** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:38 pm

Hi,

I can let go my Astroslew II mount for $300. If u need tripod, i'll let go my surveyor tripod for additional $100 (if bought together with mount). See here for pics: http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php?t=5110

Do you still have the matching Vixen-style dovetail clamp?? Hmm... May be I'll get your AstroSlew II mount to use on my 8" Newtonian and sell my Vixen R135 (should be easier to sell)...

Have a nice day.

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:20 am

Yes, i still have the vixen clamp. I'm still in Auckland, NZ now. Will call u back next week.

cheers!

Post by **weixing** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:46 pm

Hi,
Had to really sell it now as I want to return to one scope policy. See first post for details.

Will post some image of the scope after I return from In Camp Training.

Thanks for looking and have a nice day.

wucheeyiun · Post by **wucheeyiun** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:21 am

Nice Focuser....

Post by **weixing** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:43 am

Hi,

Nice Focuser....

Yap... Although not as good as those high-end focuser, but way better than the original focuser.

Have a nice day.