Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Vixen A70LF Achromatic Refractor - $70 **SOLD**



Scope Freaks is offering this sleek refractor for a great price. It is essentially new, only having been used once. This makes a great guide scope for astrophotography or as a visual one for moon, planets and star clusters. Great contrast and sharpness that Vixen is known for.


We include the tube rings and dove tail plate at no extra charge. These retail for $139 but Scope Freaks is offering it for $70.

DETAILS:
Optical Design Achromatic Refractor
Aperture 70mm
Focal Length 900mm
Focal Ratio f/12.9
Resolving Power 1.66 arc sec
Limiting Magnitude 11.0
Light Gathering Power 100x
Finder Scope 6x24mm  Finder; Field of View 5°
Adapter Thread 42mm/ For T-Ring
Visual Back 31.7mm Push Fit
Optical Tube Length 33.8” (860mm)
Optical Tube Diameter 3” (76mm)
Optical Tube Weight 4.2 lb

Interested? Contact us! scopefreaks(at)gmail.com



Monday, July 30, 2012

Celestron Collimator Eyepiece - $22 **SOLD**



This is an essential component in the tool chest of any astronomer. Bad collimation means bad observing. Easy to use, this will help you properly align your mirrors so that you are seeing sharp images through your scope. Eyepiece includes documentation.

New condition. Shipping $4.00 in CONUS.

Contact: scopefreaks(at)gmail.com

TeleVue 11mm Plossl - $65 **SOLD**



Scope Freaks has this lovely 11mm TeleVue Plossl available. For those not acquainted with TeleVue Optics, they are regarded as the best in the business. This particular eyepiece sells new for $100 but Scope Freaks offers this one for $65. We'll ship free in CONUS.


The Televue 11mm Plossl Eyepiece features noticeably less astigmatism and lateral color at field's edge.



Delivers sharper images than any other 4 or 5 element Plossl.



The Televue 11mm Plossl Eyepiece has an Apparent Field of View of 50ยบ and Eye Relief of 8mm.


Contact us: scopefreaks(at)gmail.com

Scope Freaks has a few eyepieces up for grabs. They are all in excellent condition and as follows:



2" Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle   -  $49 **SOLD**
1.25" 32mm Plossl                         -  $26 **SOLD**
1.25" 12.5mm Zhummel Plossl       -  $17
1.25" Silvertop 6.3mm Plossl          -  $22

I'm uncertain about the make of the 32mm and 10mm Plossl but they might be Orion manufactured. The Silvertop Plossl is likely a Celestron, though there are no definitive markings. Drop us a line if interested. Shipping is $4 for the 2" Meade and $3 for the others in CONUS.

Interested? Contact: scopefreaks(at)gmail.com

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Scope Freaks Blasting Off...

Scope Freaks is currently building inventory and engaged in refurbishment work. If you have telescope equipment you no longer wish to keep drop us a line. We prefer to deal locally in Southern California but will purchase non-bulky items if the price is right and shipping is manageable/affordable. Email us: scopefreaks(at)gmail.com