18 inch Truss, Galaxy Optics, Compact, Top Side Collimation, Meade DSC PENDING

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18 inch f4.5 Compact Dobsonian Truss Telescope with Galaxy Optics and Meade DSC Digital Setting Circles

9 ply Baltic birch plywood construction. 

Many custom machined parts designed to minimize setup time and use of tools.

Top side primary mirror collimation, super easy to adjust collimation without removing your eye from the focuser.

Optional altitude slow motion control, ideal for hosting large star parties, especially with children who have a habit of pulling the scope off target. The slow motion control makes it easy to re-center and adjust while others are viewing.

Removable 18 point flotation mirror cell box for easy storage and reduced weight and bulk of Lower Rocker Box.

Scope nested size is approx. 26 inch x 26 inch x 23 inch high. Total scope weight is about 160 pounds.  Mirror cell box is heaviest piece at approx. 62 pounds.

The 18 inch f4.5 x 2 inch thick mirror and 3.1 is from Galaxy Optics Galaxy was well known for top notch optics at that time these mirrors were purchased.  I have seen excellent image quality at up to 525x.

I do not get out to dark skies often enough to justify keeping this scope. Pains me to sell it, but it is time to let someone else enjoy the views. Will setup and let you test the scope from my backyard, while not super dark is at least free of street lights.  Was at RTMC in May this year and received a lot of positive comments from viewers over the design and views through this scope.

Items Included: 
18 inch f4.5 Truss Dobsonian Telescope. 
8 6061-T6 Aluminum Truss Poles. 
ABS tube truss pole storage container with bungee corded cap. 
Galaxy Optics 18 inch f4.5 mirror 2 inch thick Pyrex (2046mm focal length). 
Two wheelbarrow handles with captive knobs. 
Telrad finder on a brass dovetail plate for quick on and off and good alignment. 
Machined slow motion control for altitude. 
Meade Magellan 1 Digital Setting Circles. 
Black rip stop nylon shroud 
Custom machined aluminum 2 inch to 1.25 inch adaper. 
Custom machined aluminum collimation tool. 
Removable aperture mask for planetary use. 

Pick up in Claremont, CA. $2600 Cash, Cashier Check, Money Order, or PayPal