
I live in Philomath, Oregon (about 80 miles south of Portland). So I recommend you pick this up in person. And the tube is too big to ship by any means other than freight. I can provide a link to additional pictures of this scope upon request. The optics alone are worth what I am asking for this OTA. O Dust cover for open end of the tube (actually a black elastic rain cover for a kettle-style BBQ - fits the tube nicely, like an over-sized shower cap) O A University Optics 16-inch aluminum mirror cell, converted into an 18-point flotation cell but never installed (because the Meade cell, though heavy, seems to perform well enough) O Original Meade Dobsonian mount components still in shipping crate (never assembled) Meade now brings to market a sophisticated Catadioptric optical design favored by research facilities worldwide at a price many enthusiasts can afford. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. O Robofocus-compatible stepper motor for focuser (robofocus controller NOT included) Meade Limited Warranty Every Meade telescope, spotting scope, and binocular is warranted by Meade Instruments Corp. Meade - 16' LX200-ACF (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free OTA. O Home-built dovetail base for piggyback guide scopes with Vixen-style dovetail plates O Heavy aluminum tube rings (non-rotating Parallax rings, over $300 if I recall correctly) O TeleVue Visual ParaCorr with tunable top Black flocking has been placed opposite the focuser to improve contrast. O Meade Starfinder 16-Inch f/4.5 OTA with original tube, spider, mirror cell, and optics. The following upgrades & extras are included with this OTA: And I can't afford to tie up a pier with a scope I don't use much. You want to make sure you get something that will be useful and that your customers will like too.
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But I prefer to spend most of my time imaging with smaller scopes. The Best Meade Model 285 60mm Refracting Telescope on Amazon: How to Choose the Right One Choosing the right meade model 285 60mm refracting telescope is a big decision. 5 out of 5 stars (3) 3 product ratings - Meade TeleStar 60AZ-A Telescope. VTG Meade Model 226 60 mm (2.4') Altazimuth Refracting Telescope COMPLETE SET. It has been fun observing through such a big scope. Polaris Telescope By Meade Model 60AZ-D New Open Box Content Not Checked. I bought this new several years ago as a Dob and re-mounted it on a computerized (SiTech Servo System) OpticCraft Model 5 German Equatorial Mount (9-inch/285 tooth DEC & RA drives). You can find astrophotography "how to" tips and share your best astronomy pictures here.Please note that this scope is also listed in a separate ad (#573800) where it is bundled with a heavy duty computerized German equatorial mount for $4000.įor sale here is a Meade Starfinder 16-inch f/4.5 Newtonian. Visit the Orion Community Center for in-depth information on telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography. And when you're stargazing, Orion's telescope cases and covers, observing gear, red LED flashlights, astronomy books and star charts will make your observing sessions more convenient, comfortable and meaningful.Īt Orion, we are committed to sharing our knowledge and passion for astronomy and astrophotography with the amateur astronomy community. Capture breathtaking photos with our affordable astrophotography cameras. Expand your viewing experience with accessories ranging from moon filters to power-boosting Barlow lenses to advanced computerized telescope mounts. Orion's telescope and astrophotography accessories will enhance your telescope enjoyment without breaking the bank. We offer binoculars for every viewing interest, including astronomical binoculars, compact binoculars, waterproof binoculars, birding binoculars, and sport and hunting binoculars. Orion binoculars are known for quality optics at a great price. Not sure how to choose a telescope? Orion's Telescope Buyer's Guide is a great place to start. You can salvage the finder scope and bracket and the plastic hybrid diagonal, which, although is made of plastic, the quality is actually good and if its like the 285 that I have, the diagonal will be a mirror diagonal instead of a prism. Because we sell direct, we can offer you tremendous value at a great price. Very, very, poor quality optics and the focuser are terrible. From our entry level beginner telescopes for amateur astronomers to our Dobsonian telescopes to our most advanced Cassegrain telescopes and accessories, you can find the best telescope for you. Durante un momento di gioco, Soleil Sorge ha infatti lanciato una bottiglia di vetro contro Alessandro Basciano. Orion offers telescopes for every level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Pericoloso incidente nella casa del Grande Fratello Vip 6. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee says it all. Now an employee-owned company, we pride ourselves on an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. Since 1975 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has been offering telescopes for sale direct to customers.
