Takahashi Epsilon 180 ED Astrograph

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For sale is a Takahashi Episilon 180 ED Newtonian Astrograph in very good condition. 500mm focal length with a very fast F/2.8 focal ratio. Second owner. Comes with instruction manual, heavy duty Scope Guard case ($500 accessory), Takahashi tube rings and standard Tak mounting plate ($457 accessory).  Also included but not pictured: Astrozap aluminum dew shield and focus cap ($175 accessories). No finder scope, did not come with one--but has two factory installed plates for mounting your finder, one on the front next to the focuser and one near the back of the tube. Recently had Takahashi America clean and collimate the mirrors, so the optics are like new.  Some minor marks on the tube from long time ownership and trips to many star parties. Perfect match for a DSLR camera, also for CCD work. Optical tube alone sells new for $4,800.00. Asking $4,000 plus shipping & insurance, CONUS only. Credit cards and Paypal accepted--pay the asking price and I'll cover the fees. This is an awesome astrograph, capable of capturing faint details in less time.

Thanks for looking and CS.