FS: Takahashi TOA 150 Observatory Imaging System • PierTech Electric Pier • CGE Pro • Fully Integrated Imaging Train

Offering a complete, professionally integrated Takahashi TOA‑150 f/7.3 APO refractor system with a fully assembled deep‑sky imaging train, electric height‑adjustable PierTech pier, and matched automation components. This is a turnkey observatory‑grade platform that has been maintained in excellent condition and operated in a controlled environment. All components function properly and are ready for immediate deployment.

Optics

• Takahashi TOA‑150 (150mm f/7.3 triplet APO)
  • Excellent optical condition; no scratches, haze, or coating issues
  • Smooth focuser mechanics; clean drawtube
• Takahashi TOA‑35 Reducer
  • Reduces to f/5.6 with a flat, well‑corrected field
• Takahashi TOA Field Flattener
  • Full‑frame correction for long‑exposure imaging
• Takahashi 7×50 Finder Scope
• Clean optics, precise alignment
• Included TeleVue 2 inch eyepieces, Barlow

Mount & Pier

• Celestron CGE Pro
  • High‑capacity mount well‑matched to the TOA‑150
  • Smooth tracking and guiding performance
  • Extra counterblance weight
• PierTech Electric Height‑Adjustable Pier
• Motorized elevation control for ergonomic setup and imaging
• Stable, vibration‑free platform for long exposures
• QHY PoleMaster polar alignment camera

Imaging System

• SBIG STC‑7 Scientific CMOS Camera
  • Excellent sensitivity and low noise
  • Clean sensor, no column defects
  • R, G, B, Ha, SII, OIII, Brilliance filters
• SBIG AO‑8 Adaptive Optics Unit
  • Tightens star profiles and improves guiding in variable seeing
• Pegasus Astro PowerBox V2
  • Centralized power and USB management
  • AstroZap dew heaters
• Pegasus Astro Falcon Rotator
  • Precise, backlash‑free rotation for framing
• Optec FocusLynx / QuickSync Focuser

• High‑precision, temperature‑stable autofocus

Mechanical & Integration Notes

• Fully assembled and cable‑managed imaging train
• All adapters, spacing, and backfocus set for TOA‑150 + STC‑7 + AO‑8
• Clean, professional routing with strain relief and proper balance
• System has been operated as a cohesive observatory package, not pieced together
• Internet controllable

Condition

• All optics clean and properly stored
• Electronics fully functional
• Non‑smoking environment
• No cosmetic or mechanical issues affecting performance

Performance

• TOA‑150 delivers exceptional color correction and contrast
• Reducer and flattener provide flexible imaging configurations
• AO‑8 significantly improves star quality in less‑than‑ideal seeing
• PierTech pier enables comfortable operation and stable long‑exposure performance
• Imaging train is fully matched and ready for immediate use

Asking Price

$19,500
Reasonable offers considered. Prefer U.S. sale. Buyer pays shipping; local pickup preferred.