Intes MN71 7" Mak-Newt OTA - MINT!

For Sale: Intes (Russia) MN-71 Maksutov-Newtonian OTA. Specs: Aperture = 180mm (7"); FL = 1080mm @f/6. Optical quality ~1/6 wave ptv or better. Includes 2" Crayford focuser, optional cooling fan ($125 value), 10x50 finderscope w/bracket, removable integral dewshield, tube rings, mounting plate, 2 mounting squares for camera mounting, all caps, factory carton. Tube length = 1200mm, Wt. = 31 lbs, white. This OTA is approximate 1.5 years old, kept covered when not in use, has never been transported and is in perfect, like new condition. Views of planets, moon, stars fantastic - 6" APO quality at fraction of the price. New price = $2025; asking $1795 plus shipping.