New Orion ED80 80mm f/7.5 w/WO Focuser Upgrade

For sale is a BRAND NEW Orion ED80 80mm f/7.5 Apo Refractor Telescope that has been upgraded with a William Optics 2" Dual Speed Focuser and ScopeStuff Vixen-style dovetail bar/mounting plate. Scope has only been used to test fittings and optics - it is in brand new - mint condition.

I no longer have the original Orion shipping box, but the telescope will be packaged like the Mona Lisa and shipped anywhere in the CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES.

Asking $425 plus $25 additional for shipping (UPS or FedEx Ground within continental US).

Scope and accessories are worth well over $700 purchased separately. My loss is your bargain... scope needs to find a good home!!! Please e-mail if you have additional questions. Thanks!!

Here are the equipment descriptions:

Orion ED80 80mm f/7.5 Apo Refractor Telescope
80mm objective includes one element of FPL-53 "ED" glass, which virtually eliminates false color
Does not include mount or tripod - can be purchased separately

It's a sweet telescope all right. With a focal length of 600mm (f/7.5), the "ED80" is wonderfully suited for visual applications on both solar system and deep-sky objects as well as for prime-focus astrophotography and charge coupled device or, "CCD" imaging.

It sports a multi-coated 80mm objective lens doublet, one element of which is crafted from Extra-Low Dispersion, or "ED" optical glass. This high-grade glass greatly reduces the chromatic aberration inherent in standard achromats. Images appear more sharply focused and color fringing around bright objects is lessened dramatically.

The objective lens is held in a machined, black anodized aluminum cell and shaded by an aluminum dew cap. Internal tube baffles ensure high contrast and prevent ghosting.

At a length of just 24", the ED80mm is extremely portable. And at an affordable price so the rest of us can enjoy the pleasures of a premium refractor without the pain of the premium price!

William Optics 2" 1:10 Dual Speed Crayford Focuser
This newly-redesigned 2" Crayford focuser is designed to fit Synta-made (Skywatcher, Celestron, Orion and more) refractors. It will add functionality and style to your observations, assuring imaging without any image-shift, better star testing, and a touch of William Optics's quality. The ideal upgrade for your refractor of any size!

2" Crayford focuser: smooth and precise. Zero image shift. 360 degreee rotatable.
Dual speed reduction.
Solid as a rock, smooth like feathers.
Brass compression rings both on 2" drawtube nosepiece and 1.25" eyepiece adapter.
Large aluminum knobs.

Impeccable Fit and Finish
Drawtube locking thumbscrew with adjustable tension. Your new focuser will accommodate any accessory such as CCD cameras, large eyepieces, binoviewers, etc.
Completely CNC-machined, anodized black aluminum.
Long drawtube (81 mm).