Anybody want to buy a telescope?

[TXlib]

If you're interested, make me a reasonable offer.

I wish to upgrade my beloved Astroscan to a larger telescope. Truth be told, I’d rather keep this scope as a backup, as it is very portable, durable, and high-quality, but She Who Must Be Obeyed (AKA my wife) has decreed that I must sell it in order to buy another. Here is a description of the equipment (it is a package deal), original price, and link to the Edmund Scientifics site where you can see a full description:

Astroscan Basic Package $199.00
http://scientificsonline.com/product.asp?pn=3002001
• Astroscan wide field telescope
• Open sight target finder
• Cast aluminum padded table-top base
• 36-page user’s manual
• Instrument-quality 28 mm (16x) & 15 mm (30x) Plössl eyepieces
• Adjustable shoulder strap
• 35-page “Sky Guide” booklet
• Star & planet locator
• 5 year ES limited warranty (effective 8/2003)
• Like new condition; includes original packing and box

Edmund Scientific tripod for use with Astroscan: $73.95
http://scientificsonline.com/product.asp?pn=3039257

2.5x Barlow lens: $54.95
http://scientificsonline.com/product.asp?pn=3081478

Including a shipping charge of $19.50, I paid $347.40 for all this equipment. It was purchased in August of 2003 and is very gently used. It is all in as-good-as-new condition. I am also including a bottle of White Lightning, a paraffin-based lubricant; applied lightly to the eyepiece tube with a cotton swab, it gives a very smooth motion to the focus knob.

The Astroscan is a great first scope, especially for a family with children. But don’t take my word for it; here is a list of telescope reviews mentioning the Astroscan:

http://members.tripod.com/irwincur/edmund_astroscan.htm
(the above article details the use of White Lightning to smooth the focus)
http://www.telescopes.uk.com/Astroscan.htm
http://products.consumerguide.com/cp/family/browse/index.cfm/type/prod/id/11413
(compares the Astroscan favorably to many other scopes)
http://www.cloudynights.com/lab/telescopes/astroscan.pdf
(detailed review of an older Astroscan – holds up well to age, kids, and abuse)

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. I thought She Who Must Be Obeyed

was the Magistrate's wife :shrug:

[TXlib]

2. Every married man knows a "SWMBO"

:D