Selling Astrosky 11" f/5 dob - one and only offer

Post by **VinSnr** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:11 am

Ok guys, I only use this scope once and that's it. Basically just to check that everything works well.

Now this is an Astrosky 11" f/5 truss tube with a mirror from WodenOptics. This scope took 11 months to reach. Unfortunately during that 11 months, my observation style has moved to video astronomy, so I prefer a setup that is small and could track. This scope, though wonderful, does not suit my observing style anymore.

I think the pictures below describe the quality of the finishing better than I could. The mirror came without any centering circle (I told him I will do it myself), so I purposely order the centering triangle from Jim Fly of Cats collimation. Why from Jim Fly? Because his centering template is very accurate and the triangle can be use with a laser collimator. Or better still, if you are very critical on collimation, you can order Jim Fly's collimation tools. That to me are the ultimate tools. With his centering triangle there, you get best of both worlds. And you can trust me on placing it accurately at the center (I don't trust any optic maker to do this)

Now here are some of the specs of the scope

Focuser: Dual rate Moonlite 2 " focuser
Finder : Telrad
Secondary : 1/20 wave Antares secondary with dew heater
Primary : Woden Optics with strehl ratio 0.971 and PV 1/10.68. Mirror comes with a certification.
DSC : Sky commander with 4000 tic encoders for you to find objects easily
Also comes with a shroud.
Dimension of mirror box inside the rocker box : 19" x 19" x 19"
Height of the eyepiece at Zenith : about 57".

The scope movement and balance is very good. Both the alt-azi movement is "just smooth" but not so smooth until there is no friction. That to me is the best.

Unlike some other scopes, the secondary cage can be placed into the mirror box for transport.

It took me a lot of hassle to get this scope here. I hope whoever who bought it will give it some good use. I tried it once at Dempsey, absolutely magical views. For the money I paid, I really can't complain.

The scope, including upgrades, sky commander, shipping, GST, insurance cost approx USD$2450. How much am I selling? Cheap..you can take it for SGD$2200. You work out the sum and you know how much you had save for an essentially brand new scope. Not to mention you save on the waiting time which is a real nuisance.

I let the pictures speak for iitself....if interested, PM me. No tyre kickers please.

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:21 am

What a beautiful piece of art!

Post by **VinSnr** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:26 am

ariefm71 wrote:What a beautiful piece of art!

I was surprised that it turns out really nice under flash. As we all know, things normally look 'worse" when we use flash to shoot. I did not do any editing on the photos.

The scope itself is very well made. I actually set it up a few times just to look at it.

James Grigar can be proud of this scope.

mrngbss · Post by **mrngbss** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:16 am

You mentioned you bought for USD$2450, and now you are selling for S$2200. Is there a mistake?

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:22 am

Nope, no mistake. Every now and then, Vincent will do this crazy sale as a "gift" to the astro community here :-) It used to be more frequent though

Post by **VinSnr** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:40 am

mrngbss wrote:You mentioned you bought for USD$2450, and now you are selling for S$2200. Is there a mistake?

No mistake.

I prefer to keep my prices low so that more people can have a chance to enjoy these equipments. If the buyer bought it at a low price, next time he can sell it at a low price too..so more people can benefit. An example is my former 8" portaball that went to Chee Chien and then now to Mooey. Good to see things go round and round among our astro community.

To me, seeing more people enjoy this hobby is more important than the money.

Canopus Lim · Post by **Canopus Lim** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:43 am

That's really low price! Nice scope

For people who drive, this is real good deal.

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:51 am

Yup...no mistake. That is VinSnr's pricing all right! Better than any Great Singapore Sale price all year round!

Hey Vin, why not mount it on a tracking platform? You can still do video astronomy with it.

Canopus Lim · Post by **Canopus Lim** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:07 am

Perhaps it is the setup time that is discouraging? Setting up a truss dob involves quite a lot of work and it becomes not worth the effort if the weather is fickle. I usually setup my scope only if I have at least 2h of viewing time. That is one of reason other than the large cost I am not doing tacking on my dob.

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:57 am

Oh, its very beautiful! Ok, I will take it and share this with everyone at Mersing! Do you mind to deliver it to my place? Thanks!