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For Sale: Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA [SOLD]

Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 10:08 am
by Gary
Selling my Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA + tube rings for SOLD.

Contents of Sale:

- Comes with a pair of tube rings. Camera adapter on top of one of the ring. (No dovetail adapter)
- Front cap with stop down hole. Snug fit - not too loose, not too tight.
- Back plate protecting/covering mirror cell unit.
- Base for attaching finder. (No finder)
- 1.25 inch focuser. Single speed. Does not support 2-inch accessories. You may upgrade the focuser unit in the future.

Condition of Equipment

- Took out primary mirror for cleaning. No fungus, no scratch, no streaks.
- Put back primary mirror and did collimation. (Will explain the collimation process to newcomers who are worried about the "hassle" of newtonian collimation)
- Some minor paint chips and scratches on the body.
- Tube rings also in good condition - e.g. felt lining inside still looks new.

Will reduce my price slightly if buyer is newcomer looking for first telescope.

Interested potential buyers please contact me via PM or email --> gary [at] astro.sg.

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Telescope Specifications:
- Aperture = 150mm (6-inch)
- Focal Length = 750mm
- Focal Ratio = F/5
- Tube length = 26.5 inch (67cm)
- Weight = 5.44 kg

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Re: For Sale: Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA + tube rings

Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 11:44 am
by weixing
Hi,
Hmm... look a bit familiar... [smilie=ahaaah.gif]

A good scope at a good price.

Have a nice day.

Re: For Sale: Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA + tube rings

Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 12:13 pm
by wucheeyiun
Very nice starter scope ... [smilie=admire2.gif]

Re: For Sale: Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA + tube rings

Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 2:01 pm
by Gary
Hi Mr Wu and Weixing. Thanks for the endorsement! Let's see who will be the lucky person to own this little piece of singastro history. :)

Re: For Sale: Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA + tube rings

Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 3:20 pm
by cloud_cover
6" Newt is a very capable and lightweight scope even if its mainly intended to be hand carried to the downstairs void deck/open space.
Couple with a light but stable mount like a Vixen Portamount and you have a winner :)

Re: For Sale: Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA + tube rings

Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 12:10 am
by Gary
@cloud_cover - Thanks for the bump. :) On a PORTA mount, this telescope can point straight up at zenith without knocking the mount base.

Re: For Sale: Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA + tube rings

Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 5:22 pm
by lotsafruit
Hi Gary, you got my attention :) been lurking around for one, although was hoping for something smaller. Got more questions to ask you, look for you at tp or call you?

Re: For Sale: Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA + tube rings

Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 10:03 am
by Gary
Hi Kah Wai. Thanks for contacting me via whatsapp. Feel free to continue to ask me questions there about this telescope.

For the rest of the potential buyers reading this thread, especially those new to this forum, asking questions is not considered a reservation. :) So if you are keen, feel free to contact me to reserve it for viewing. Thanks!

Re: For Sale: Sky-Watcher 6-inch Newtonian OTA [RESERVED]

Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 11:43 am
by Gary
SOLD