Date: 31 Jul 2006 07:02:50
From: Bladeswitcher
Subject: FS: 8" dob (Discovery) w/Telrad in Missouri -- $275
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see Astromart ad with photos at:
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=443690
Discovery 8-inch Dobsonian telescope. This is the DHQ-8 with the white
Formica covered particle board base. It is a sonotube type telescope
(not a metal tube). It includes a Telrad and base. The focuser accepts
1-1/4 inch eyepieces only (not 2") but the focuser does have upgraded
alloy knobs which smooth out the operation quite a bit.
This scope is in excellent condition. It has been well cared for -
with the exceptions noted below. It always impressed everyone who used
it with its super sharp images. At star parties everyone always
marveled at what a good mirror it had. (I do believe it is the standard
mirror, though.)
The thing also handles really smoothly. I installed Teflon pads and
Ebony Star to the base. It swings really nicely.
There are a couple of minor issues. One, the metal bracket that held
spare eyepieces busted off and there's a couple of ripped out screw
holes in the base as a result. Also, there's a few extra screw holes in
the tube reflecting a history of minor modifications. None of these
affect the operation at all and all are covered with the finest quality
black photo tape available anywhere.
Again, nice scope. The price is $275. The scope includes the two black
shower-cap end covers it came with and also a blue nylon bag that sort
of fits the tube.
The big deal is that I don't have any way to ship this bad boy. If you
want it, you have to come to Jefferson City, Missouri to pick it up. If
you want to go play in the dark with it before you buy that can be
arranged.
I also have collimation tools and/or a laser collimator that I would
sell with this scope. If you're just getting started and need
eyepieces, etc. I can set you up with those too.
Please e-mail as I don't check back to this forum regularly:
mceowen@aol.com
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