[AZ-Observing] Re: Scopes and mirrors for sale: 14.5" Zambuto Teleport Dob; 18" Zambuto Teeter Dob.
- From: Scott Tannehill <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, EVACONLINE EVACONLINE <EVAC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 11:43:10 -0700
Sorry, 18 Teeter Dob price is dropped to $6200, from $6400
thx
s
On Mar 16, 2014, at 11:18 AM, Scott Tannehill <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi folks. I am posted some items for sale. Delete this now if you arent in
> the market!
>
> I will very likely be at the Messier Marathon at Hovatter Airstrip later this
> month. I can bring both scopes if someone is seriously interested, unless
> they sell before that.
>
> thanks
>
> Scott Tannehill
>
> I have a new 15 and am saving for a larger dob, thus selling these two
> scopes.
> Photos upon request.
>
> For Sale: 14.5 Teleport Zambuto. I bought this 14.5 Teleport used with a
> Zambuto f4.5 mirror. It is the very first 14.5 Teleport scope (14.5 - 01)
> I have all the original paperwork. The Teleport structure was in my cargo
> trailer when struck from behind. There is some damage to the wood structure
> of the Teleport. It is easily fixable in my opinion. The mirror was not
> damaged, as it was in my vehicle at the time in its box. I have another dob
> in this aperture range and am selling this scope. In fact Im really selling
> the mirror and spider and secondary and focuser, and throwing the damaged
> Teleport in if its wanted and can be picked up. Again, it can be rehabbed to
> 100% function if you have any skills with tools and wood glue. I can ship the
> mirror and stuff but dont want the hassle of shipping the Teleport
> structure. I am offering this at the screaming deal of $1750. As you know a
> 14.5 Zambuto mirror will be >$2600 and a 1-2 year wait time, so this is a
> great deal on the mirror alone! And Im throwing in the spider and secondary
> and the Starlight focuser.
>
> For Sale: 18 Teeter Dob with Zambuto mirror. F 4.5. I have this posted on
> Astromart and CN. CN is undergoing a website change and that ad is probably
> lost or at least currently not accessible. I have cut and paste the that ad
> here.
> Teeter Classic Dob with Zambuto mirror. Scope is 14 months old. I am 2nd
> owner, and bought this in Feb 2013; the first owner sold this soon after
> taking delivery in Nov 2012. It has been trailered out for observing in
> southern AZ about 8-10 times, and used in my backyard 6-8 times since I
> bought it in Feb 2013. I am selling this to fund a larger Dobsonian. Photos
> are from first owner?s ad last year, which I have shamelessly copied for this
> ad. New photos available on request. This is a premium quality structure and
> outstanding Zambuto mirror. I have all original paperwork. Features listed
> below are, again, shamelessly copied from the first owner?s ad on Astromart a
> year back. I will say the Truss Ring system is very nice. If you can
> transport the UTA with truss tubes and truss ring attached, it cuts set-up
> time by 1/3.
> 1. 18" Zambuto primary. F4.5 complete with the original box, packaging and
> Carl Zambuto paperwork. Grinding & coating was completed in November 2012.
> 2. Rob Teeter's convenient "Truss Ring" assembly allowing for separate
> transport of the poles & UTA as a complete unit.
> 3. Floatation type primary mirror cell.
> 4. Primary mirror center spotted using Catseye center spot.
> 5. Astro Systems 4 vein secondary holder.
> 6. Antares Optics secondary 1/20th wave P-V.
> 7. Telrad finder.
> 8. Dual boundary layer fans to assist cooling. (See notes below for my
> mods)
> 9. Kendrick DigiFire-7 controller.
> 10. Light shroud made by Heather's Shrouds.
> 11. Truss pole carry bag.
> 12. Astrosystems azimuth pivot kit.
> 13. Anodized & padded truss poles with convenient ball & socket connecting
> joints.
> 14. Heavy duty ground board feet.
> 15. Wheelbarrow handles.
>
> Upgrades that are also included:
>
> 1. Under primary cooling fan. **I have myself changed these to very quiet
> fans with a speed controller, to reverse the airflow (out, rather than
> against the mirror) and added a rear tailgate baffle of Kydex sheet. This has
> greatly improved the airflow and boundary-layer scrubbing and greatly
> improves image quality especially during mirror-cool down (1-2 hours
> depending on how large the delta-T is to start).
> 2. Astrosystems dewguard secondary heater. **(Of little use in AZ,
> actually!)
> 3. DSC Mirrorbox mounting bracket.
> 4. DSC Encoder tangent arms. **See note below re encoders
> 5. Dual rechargable battery pack. 12v 7ah each.
> 6. Howie Glatter cable sling for the primary mirror.
> 7. Starlight Instruments dual speed feather touch focuser.
>
> **Note: I have installed encoders and cabling and an Argo Navis DSC that are
> not included but can be negotiated in if you want them.
> **Note: Scope has no finder, but does have the Stellarvue dovetail bracket on
> the upper assembly. Finder was kept by original owner.
>
> I am asking $6,200 or best offer. Easily $1500 less than new cost now, and no
> 1-2 year wait on a mirror!
>
> I am happy to demonstrate scope if you live nearby and are a serious buyer.
> I'm in no rush, so if you want to put down a deposit and take delivery at
> some time in the future, subject to being bumped by another buyer, we can
> talk about it.
>
> I will not ship. Pickup only, or I may be able to assist with transport if
> not too far from Phoenix.
>
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