[AZ-Observing] Losmandy G8 (Non Gemini) for Sale
- From: "Jim Waters" <james.t.waters@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <EVAC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:32:47 -0700
Losmandy G8 (NON-Gemini) mount is about 2 years old. I purchased a GoTo
mount. A number of upgrades have been made. (G8 Mount $1,495.00 - Base
Price)
. Aluminum motor covers $100.00
. Polar finder scope with illuminator $200.00
(N-05-10-20-30 Reticle)
. Tripod knob set - 3ea $29.00
. Losmandy Clutch knob set - 2ea $129.00
. Losmandy GM8 Saddle Plate $55.00
. Losmandy 7 pound counterweight n/a
. Losmandy Hand Controller n/a
. Losmandy RA and DEC cables n/a
. 12VDC power cable n/a
. All stock Losmandy hardware n/a
Total cost of the above items - $2,008.00.
Asking $1,000.00 or Best Offer
Overall the mount is in good condition. There are some places on the tripod
legs and the saddle where the anodizing has been rubbed off. Pictures are
available upon request.
Other improvements include:
. Mount re-greased with synthetic Mobile 1 grease.
. Polar alignment scope shimmed to better align its optical axis
with that of the RA axis shaft.
. Custom RA / DEC and Guide Port cables - see photo's.
. Internal moving parts shimmed to eliminate all lateral movement
when locking down ALT and AZ.
. Adjustable ratcheted 'locking levers' for ALT adjustments .
. Compass and bubble-level added to interior of the tripod to better
facilitate setup - see photo's.
. Custom accessory tray - see photo's.
. Secondary custom 5 and 10 pound weights.
. Tripod support brackets modified to they don't scratch the tripod
legs when the tripod if folded.
Contact Jim Waters (480) 893-0198
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