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This page was last updated on 10/08/14.

FOR SALE ------ FOR SALE *Local pick-up ONLY

I am selling a complete visual observing telescope system and extra related equipment.  Click on all the links for more information.

Hint: The best deal is at the bottom of the page, but check everything out between here and there in order to be fully informed!  ;-)

Meade 10" F/10 LX200 w/EMC coatings -- Serial No. #124215,  November 1999.-- Modifications/improvements include:

• Complete flocking of the OTA with felt. Check this page for details (bottom half is the LX200 EMC Flocking)
• Rebuilt DEC motor  for greater precision and the ability to adjust worm/gear meshing while in operation.  You have access to adjust with finger wheel while slewing or guiding. Check this page for details.

Closest "new price" 10in LX200 Meade cost found here ............... $3,499.00

Included with OEM scope package:

•   26mm Super Plossl
•   90 Degree Diagonal Prism #918A
•   120v-18v Power Supply w/25ft fused cord
•   OEM Tri-Pod

NOT INCLUDED in OEM scope package price, but offered here:

1.   12v-18v fused Electronic DC Adapter #1812 --  .................  $85.00
2.   1-1/4in Nebular-Broadband Filter #908B --   .....................   $79.95
3.   Orion Basic Set of Four Color 1.25" Filters  #05514  -- .....   $49.99
4.   Variable-Projection Tele-Extender #07348 -- .....................  $43.81
5.   2X-3X Variable-Power Barlow Lens (1-1/4in) #127 -- ..........  $50.00
6.   TWO Losmandy DM10 Dovetail Plates - $85x2=  .............$170.00

Observatory Class Pier -  ..................................$800.00

•   7in diameter with 1/2in thick base with plenty of gussets for zero flex.  The 4-bolt holes in the base are squared with 9in X 9in sides and are diagonally 12in across.  All you need to do is sink your 5/8in X 12in anchor bolts in your concrete pier of at least 16in or greater diameter.  You can make your concrete pier ANY height that you want.  I made my concrete pier 10-feet tall, yep TEN FEET (but mine is in an elevated observatory).
•   ADJUSTABLE Height -- 35in to 43in without Super wedge (wedge adds ~12in).  The pier head rotates 360 degrees and makes perfect polar alignment a snap!
•   ADJUSTABLE Eyepiece Tray -- This tray can rotate 360 degrees around pier to your preferred location.  The tray is 1/4in thick aluminum and holds FOUR 2in + THREE 1 1/4in eyepieces.
•   The top of the pier is sized, drilled for direct mounting of the Super Wedge.
•   FYI, in the images of the pier actually being used in the observatory, please NOTE that the Orion spotting scope & rings, CCDs/eyepieces and counter-weights not included.  Only listed items on this "For Sale" page above are for sale/included.  Check here to see pier in use in observatory  

10" Super Wedge - upgraded for precision here  .............  $699.00

Cost of "If bought NEW" Totals:  "NEW EVERYTHING" price, NO Sales Tax, NO shipping  ... $5,476.75

...for example, Texas sales tax would ADD $452.00 by itself!  And the estimated shipping costs, who knows?  The pier alone weighs ~250-300lb, and with shipping the scope TOO, I could almost guarantee that shipping could run well north of another $500.00!   If you had to pay shipping AND Sales Tax it would cost you   $6,428.58  

OR if you paid ONLY ONE of these, Sales Tax OR shipping, we are still talking a total of... ~$6,000.00

My Offer:

Package #1 --  The 10in LX200 EMC with everything listed above EXCEPT the Super Wedge & Observatory Pier  ............... $1,400.00

Package #2 --  BOTH Super Wedge + Observatory Pier -- I am sorry, I cannot separate the wedge & pier, because pier was specifically designed for Meade Super Wedge... $700.00

Package #3 -- EVERYTHING! The whole enchilada!  $1,700.00*

* Cash only -- sold As-Is, however I will be more than happy to fire up the LX200 EMC and do a daytime pseudo go-to session to show that all is in operating condition at time of sale.  8-)

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