RCOS 12.5-inch F/9 Carbon Fiber Tube - Citchey Chretien Telescope - Sale Pending

RCOS 12.5 f/9 Carbon Fiber Tube - RitcheyChretien Telescope

If you are interested in a Ritchie-Chretien optical system instrument, RCOS produced the finest for amateur and professional use.

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I’m selling my RCOS 12.5-inch f/9 RC scope manufactured in 2002. I have upgraded my RCOS OTA. I am the 4th owner of this scope.

The OTA has been stored for the past three years in my observatory.   Note: Cameras, mount and other accessories shown in photos are not included.

The optics are in great shape, other than some dust. The mirror-set #02100 is zero expansion Astro Sitall by Star Instruments (Paul Jones optician).

There are a few scratches on the tube, but everything else is in very good condition.  Everything works, TCC-1, TCC Hand Controller, and PIR.

Software I use from DSI website (Version 1.5.17 Full Installation package).

Included in the OTA sale:

2002 RCOS CF Tube 12.5-inch f/9 RCOS telescope.

70mm Precision Instrument Rotator (PIR) was repaired and service by Ron Alexander in (2020).

TCC-1 Telescope Control Center, was repaired by Ron Alexander in (2020).

Working TCC Telescope Control Center (Hand Controller with data cables).

Assorted AP 2.7 inch extension tubes (1 each - 2.5 in, 7/8 in, 5/8 in, Takahashi Collimation scope adaptor only).

Losmandy dovetail plates are on the top and bottom of the OTA.

6X30 Celestron LER finder scope with scope bracket.

Telrad finder with mounting bracket.

Mirror Shiping Box.

Note: There is no Takahashi collimation scope with this sale.   Note: No power cable for TCC-1, as I am still using it with my newer RCOA OTA.

Thanks for looking.

Sale price $5400 (OBO) + S/H/Insurace cost.

Shipping info:

          Pick-up is preferred or will meet buyer if distance is reasonable.

          I will consider delivering within a 200 miles radius from Del Norte, Colorado 81132.

          Buyer will be responsible for other locations and cover all Insurance and Shipping cost.

Payment info:

         PayPal add (+3%) - Bank-to-Bank Wire Transfer - Credit Card - Personal or Cashier's Check - Instance Cash Wire Transfer - Cash.