Prefer local pick up. Shipping is at Cost. I will package the scope. Buyer to organise own courier to pick up from Sydney CBD at their own cost.
Meade LX200 ACF 10" SCT telescope. latest model with powder coated optical tube. Old versions have glossy blue paint. In excellent condition. ACF optics equivalent to Celestron edge HD. Weight 41kg (33kg for OTA and GoTo mount, 8kg for tripod) Autostar II. RRP $9999.
Optical Design: Advanced Coma FreeClear Aperture: 254mm (10″)Focal Length Focal Ratio: 2500mm f/10 (10″)Maximum Practical Visual Power: 650X (10″)Telescope Mounting: Heavy-duty fork type; double-tinePrimary Mirror Lock: Included (progressive tension) All modelsZero Image-Shift Microfocuser: Optional accessory. Order PN: 07080Eyepiece: Series 4000 26mm Super PlossViewfinder: 8 x 50mmGPS, True-level and North sensors: Included (16-channel GPS receiver) All modelsPointing Precision, High Precision Mode: 1-arc min. All modelsAutostar® II Hand Controller: Included (147,541 object database) All modelsBatteries (user-supplied): 8 x C-cellsBattery Life (approx.): 20 hrsSlew Speed: RA and Dec: 0.01x to 1.0x sidereal, variable in 0.01x increments; 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal; 1°/sec. to 8°/sec., variable in 0.1° increments. All modelsTracking Rates: Sidereal, lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates All modelsPrimary, Secondary Mirrors: Pyrex® glassCorrecting Plate/Lens: Water white glassTotal Net Telescope Weight: 41kgTelescope Shipping Weight (approx.): 55kgField Tripod Height all models: 30″ to 44″ variableUHTC Coatings: Included