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SharpStar 61EDPH2 + ASI533MC complete set

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Hi everyone:
Because of a sudden change in my work duties, I can't get out and observe anymore. So I'm selling my SharpStar 61EDPH2 complete set to you (not including the mount, I have sold it separate). This sale includes:
1, A Sharpstar 61EDPH2 telescope + original 0.8x flatten reducer; The flattener shifts equipment center of mass to the rear for quite a lot, so I bought a dedicated 200mm dovetail plate to get balance. This long dovetail is also included in the sale;
2, ZWO ASI 533MC;
3, ZWO EAF;
4, ZWO OAG + ZWO 120mm mini (need to remove the front camera extender to find focus of OAG);
5, ZWO ASIAIR pro;
6, ZWO M42 filter drawer + one 2'' optolong L-extreme dual band filter.
7, An ioptron RS232 to USB2.0 cord, used to connect an ioptron mount to ASIAIR.
8, All the adapters, extender tubes, data wires, power cords, screws, wrenches, washers, etc, everything I used and you may need to assemble the image train.
All the accessories will be packed in their original boxes as they were delivered to me.

The SharpStar 61edph2 is a quite prestigious portable APO in its aperture range, known for its good star spots and wide field capability. The whole set only weights ~9lbs after setting up, so it's a good choice for travelers. There is some wear on the telescope paint at the place where the dovetail was attached, because I screwed in too hard, but everything else is still pretty cool.

I have only used twice after purchasing all these stuff on mid-June, and they costed me approximately $2800 (exclude tax and shipment). Now I'm asking for $2500I don't do split sale. Local pick up in SF bay area is preferred, can also ship in CONUS. Shipment cost, insurance and transaction fees are negotiable. Can accept paypal (preferred), venmo or BOA zelle transfer.

Some images of these items are attached. The photo of the focuser shows its approximate focal position when using 0.8x focal reducer.

Order from OPTCorp is also attached. The price in the attached photo includes a celestron lithium powertank pro ($220), which I would keep for myself. And the 61edph2 was actually not ordered from OPT because they ran out of stock. I bought that from Agenaastro for the same price ($689).

Note: adjusted to $2200 for quicker deal.