[Chaos-l] 8" dob for super-cheap

[Michael Hrivnak]

The scope is on its way to a new home right now.  Thanks to all that were 
interested.  Keep your eyes on astromart and cloudynights, and you'll find what 
you are looking for soon enough.

Michael

On Tuesday 16 February 2010 03:58:11 pm Michael Hrivnak wrote:
> This weekend while working in Virginia, I "rescued" an 8" Zhumell dob that
>  is in like-new condition with the explicit purpose of finding it a new
>  home.  To cut right to the chase, I acquired it from someone who just
>  didn't use it much and wanted to get rid of it quickly, and I can thus
>  make it available to CHAOS members for ridiculously cheap.
> 
> It comes with everything you see in the link below, with two exceptions:
> 1) instead of the 30mm eyepiece, it has a "Zhumell 26mm Wide Field Fully
> Multi-Coated" 2" eyepiece.
> 2) the finder is an 8x50 RACI
> 
> http://www.telescopes.com/telescopes/dobsonian-
> telescopes/zhumellz8deluxedobsonianreflectortelescope.cfm
> 
> Condition is exceptional.  It was only used a few times.  The original
>  owner said the optics were never touched, and they look pristine.  2"
>  dual-speed focuser, plus a fan on the primary!  And, it includes a laser
>  collimator.
> 
> New, this costs $380.  Used, they seem to go for about $300.  One sold on
> astromart for $200 without a laser collimator and with a straight-through
> finder.
> 
> You can have this scope and all of the accessories for $140, on two
> conditions:
> 
> 1) You are a current CHAOS member
> 2) At some point in the future, when you decide to part with this scope,
>  you make an effort to pass this sweet deal on to another eager astronomer.
>   Or if you sell it at market price, consider donating some of the proceeds
>  to CHAOS.
> 
> Here is a review:
> http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1506
> 
> Email or call (919-622-4537) with questions.  My home is now down to 277
>  sq-ft per telescope, so I don't want to hang on to this for long!
> 
> Michael
> 
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