Takahashi TOA-130 (Pending shipment)

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TOA-130   USD$6500, buyer to pay shipping.

I am the second owner of this telescope.   It has sat in my cupboard for the last couple of years, after I was notified about an AP-130 - I don't need two 130mm refractors...   I'd like to liberate some cash to purchase a larger imaging sensor.

This telescope originally had the 2.7 inch focuser.    I upgraded it to the larger Feather-Touch, so that I could take advantage of the 67-Flattener.    This yields an effective Focal Length of 1000 mm at f/7.7, and an Image Circle of 90 mm - perfect for the newer full frame CMOS sensors.

I also have the 1.6x extender.    This can be fitted behind the flattener, to give a 1600mm focal length telescope.   This frames the moon nicely in a full frame DSLR.    A Nikon adapter is included.

The scope has a couple of cosmetic marks - see pictures.   Optics are in excellent condition.

I have the original Takahashi triple boxes for shipping.    I realise this is my first post on Astromart - if you wish to see my longstanding involvement in the Australia astronomy community, please go to IceInSpace (Australian Astronomy Forum) and search for my username DavidTrap.  Happy to chat with a potential buyer on FaceTime or Zoom at a mutually convenient hour.

I'm happy to supply more images on request, including a CCD inspector image analysis. 

To put my price in context, the current retail pricing from OptCorp for the above is $USD9350.

Included items:
TOA-130NS with FeatherTouch focuser
67-Flattener
7x50 Finder scope and led illuminator
1.6x Extender and CA-35 adapter
Nikon adapter to suit CA-35 adapter
Tube Holder and Losmandy D-style dovetail plate 
Laser cut bahtinov mask

Please contact me with any queries.