18” Obsession with Servocat II & Argo Navis
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This fully loaded scope was completed in June 2005 and is in pristine condition. It has been used very little and was stored indoors with dust covers in place. The mirror is flawless and I paid an extra $470 for a perfect mirror. The Galaxy Optics serial number is SN02041 posted on Galaxy’s website. It has an incredible Strehl ratio of 0.973 as measured using a Zygo interferometer. I also upgraded the secondary mirror to an Antares 1/30 wave and added a Feathertouch focuser. This telescope is a joy to use and provides perfect tack sharp images that are absolutely superb.
This is a newer scope so it has the current Servocat II (with powered ground board) and the Argo Navis installed for full GoTo + tracking.
Equipment List: (with my original costs in 2005 for reference)
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Obsession 18” f/4.5 Telescope ($5,295 + $500 shipping)
(Obsession has since raised their price to $5,695 + shipping)
*Galaxy Premium Select #1 Mirror* ($470)
Enhanced Coatings on Galaxy Primary (Included)
Antares Enhanced Coated 1/30 Wave 3.1” Secondary ($359)
Servocat II with New Argo Navis DSC and
high res encoders. ($2,895)
FeatherTouch Focuser ($325)
Counter Weight Kit ($25)
Obsession Nylon Light Shroud ($149)
Astrosystems Heavy Duty Secondary Holder ($90)
Astrosystems Fan Battery Kit ($75)
Astrosystems Upper Cage Case ($35)
Astrosystems Large Telescope Cover ($95)
Astrosystems Truss Case ($45)
Astrosystems Secondary Dew Guard ($40)
Telrad + Dew Shield ($50)
Wheelbarrow handles (included)
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Total original price was $10,448.00
I am selling this for $6,800.00 which is quite a discount.
*Reason for selling: I now own a larger 28” f/3.65 scope so the Obsession is unused.*
Payment by Cashiers Check or Cash Only. Prefer Pickup Only
(or personal check after funds clear)
Best Regards,
Don Newell
This is a newer scope so it has the current Servocat II (with powered ground board) and the Argo Navis installed for full GoTo + tracking.
Equipment List: (with my original costs in 2005 for reference)
-------------------
Obsession 18” f/4.5 Telescope ($5,295 + $500 shipping)
(Obsession has since raised their price to $5,695 + shipping)
*Galaxy Premium Select #1 Mirror* ($470)
Enhanced Coatings on Galaxy Primary (Included)
Antares Enhanced Coated 1/30 Wave 3.1” Secondary ($359)
Servocat II with New Argo Navis DSC and
high res encoders. ($2,895)
FeatherTouch Focuser ($325)
Counter Weight Kit ($25)
Obsession Nylon Light Shroud ($149)
Astrosystems Heavy Duty Secondary Holder ($90)
Astrosystems Fan Battery Kit ($75)
Astrosystems Upper Cage Case ($35)
Astrosystems Large Telescope Cover ($95)
Astrosystems Truss Case ($45)
Astrosystems Secondary Dew Guard ($40)
Telrad + Dew Shield ($50)
Wheelbarrow handles (included)
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Total original price was $10,448.00
I am selling this for $6,800.00 which is quite a discount.
*Reason for selling: I now own a larger 28” f/3.65 scope so the Obsession is unused.*
Payment by Cashiers Check or Cash Only. Prefer Pickup Only
(or personal check after funds clear)
Best Regards,
Don Newell
Funding Member
