Chuck - why don't you keep the scope, and just ask someone to help you lift it up when you go observing? Most people I observe with would be happy to do so - except the ones with a bad back or something like what you have. I wouldn't have a problem helping to lift it for you if we were observing together! Randy Peterson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck" <astrogeoc@xxxxxxx> To: "Martin Pieczonica" <martyp@xxxxxxxxxx> Cc: <evac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "AZ Observing" <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:21 AM Subject: [AZ-Observing] Meade 10" LX 200 R w/UHTC Coatings For Sale This scope is brand new and only been used once to test it. Tack sharp with Advanced Richey-Chretien optics. I must part with it because I have a rotator cuff injury which prevents me from placing it on it's tripod by myself. Comes with all standard accessories - 26mm Series 5000 5-Element Plossl, GPS, Primary Mirror Lock, Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser, 1.5 Diagonal, Smart Drive, Smart Mount, Autostar II, Instruction Booklet, Software, Heavy Duty Tripod and Power Cable. It does not come standard with a power supply for household current! Note that I have included in the pricing a Compaq Presario Pentium II Laptop Computer which contains Windows XP Pro, Office XP Pro, CD/DVD Player, 3.5 Floppy Drive, Mouse, and Extra Battery with The Sky 6 Pro and MaxIm DL loaded, All Connecting Cables, Backup Software and Instruction Booklets. Price $ 400. This means you can drive the scope with either the Autostar II or from the laptop using The Sky 6 Pro (basically just point and click). If you plan to use the computer for imaging by CCD you would need to purchase a multi socket-USB attachment and an external hard drive as the computer has limited hard drive space for storage purposes. Should you not want the laptop deduct $ 400 from the overall price. The scope price alone is then $ 3,400 Firm a savings of $ 234 from the dealer price. Buyer pays shipping or we might negotiate that somewhat. Note all forms of payment except cash must clear the bank before shipment. 480-981-1295 reaches me here in Mesa, AZ. Charles Crawford astrogeoc@xxxxxxx -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.