18" F4.5 Lightholder Dob for sale

[popo...@gmail.com]

Hi,

Love this scope, but I recently sold my minivan and no longer have a way to transport it.
The optics are relatively new — 2022 Lightholder, with all documentation included.
Always stored in my garage; the new optics have only been out to two CalStar.
Local pickup only (94555). You will need a minivan for transport. I’ll include the ramp.
The mirror plus the Feather Touch focuser alone are worth more than $3,500.

Ask for $3000 OBO, pick up at 94555

-Kai

[Ted Hauter]

I met John years ago and he showed me his many ways to make the mirror.

It will perform like a larger scope.

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[Mark Wagner]

Sounds like a great scope.  I met John a few times at GSSP, enjoyed the 10" finder on his big (22"?) Dob.

I do wonder though how he builds a telescope to perform larger (inside) than it is.  Tardis technology?  I want that for my 18!

[Ted Hauter]

It's in the Tahoe air I guess... like living in Iowa.  Just ultra focus on crafty stuff...

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[L M]

Kai,

How much does the mirror cell weigh?  I assume that is the heaviest part.

Thanks

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[Kai Yang]

Never weight the mirror.

This is 18” with 1.5” thick.

The box is heavy build therefore it is super stable in high magnification.

 -Kai

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[Jacob Ellwood]

What is the eyepiece height at the zenith?

Jake

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[Kai Yang]

Hi Jake,

I never measure it, but I only need a single step stair to reach the zenith. I am 5'10". :D 

 -Kai

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