HI folks
I recently acquired this scope as I know a couple of RAG members were looking for one. It’s a 4” widefield scope that’s very versatile for everyday use and is a great ‘light bucket’. I bought one for myself just a couple of weeks ago for use as a solar scope and a widefield astrophotography scope. It’s very light and manageable and will also take 2” eyepieces which makes the view amazing
In summary, It’s a 102mm doublet refractor with a short focal length of F4.9 and the whole lot including tripod only weighs just over 3kg
It’s in virtually new condition with barely a mark on it. There’s a very minor paint scuff on the dew shield as if someone has leant it against a wall. I’ll clean that off though. The objective lens is as new
The scope owes me £90 and that’s what I’ll let it go to a genuine RAG member for their own use. If there are no takers, I’ll be putting it on eBay for over £100. I’ll put a better eyepiece or two with it
Here’s a good review of this mode that backs up my own experience of itl:-
http://scopeviews.co.uk/SW102.htm
I’ll bring it along to the meeting on Friday
Ed Mann
07802 350187
ed.mann@btinternet.com
