thelord2004 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 wanted second hand skywatcher skyliner scope or similar for beginner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Any idea what size Simon? 130, 150, 200 etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelord2004 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Go for the 200 if you can, if you get a 150 in 6 months maybe a year you'll be kicking yourself you didn't go bigger to start with, I am!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) 200pds for £275 on stargazers lounge. No mount. Edited December 4, 2013 by dawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 She's asking top dollar for it - generally bank on around 65% of new price for second hand gear. It's a smashing ota and knowing Carol you can be sure it's in super condition - but I'd want it nearer £210 - deffo under £250. They're only £316 brand new with full warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelord2004 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 how much would a decent mount be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Depends what you want; alt-az, equatorial, motorised, good enough for astrophotography... If the latter, HEQ5 (second hand £400-600), NEQ6 (second hand £600-800). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 For your budget Simon you should be able to get a manual EQ5 mount for around the £100 mark s/h (also the Celestron CG5) plus or minus £25. You could also get a 150P or 150PL ota for around the same price. You can always fit motors to either of the mounts later if you wanted to try imaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 200pds with electric focuser and canvas bag for £240 ono. Its in Edinburgh but if your interested I'll put you in touch with the seller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (sounds a good deal Tom!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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