These do not come up for sale to often and in the LW CNC guise as it combines light weight as well as rigidity plus a superb 3.5" Starlight Instruments Feathertouch focuser. Supplied with extension tube so it will work with bino-viewers without a optical corrector In good used condition for its vintage but does have  few paint scuffs and signs of use commensurate with age and portable use but the optics and collimation are superb. Since these pictures were taken its now been upgraded to a Baader clicklock adapter on the rear and a top handle, I will take some more up-to date pictures later this week :)This is a personal item of mine so local delivery or collection only item so excluded from my online checkout. I can arrange delivery further afield at an extra cost and discussion but please discuss with me before purchasing the telescope...

In good used condition (some cosmetic paint scratches to the base) and is the perfect size for most astronomy needs because it remains portable despite the large aperture!Fitted with the best focuser upgrade you can add to a CPC telescope, the feather touch dual Speed This is a local delivery or collection only item at this price so please choose COD in checkout rather than paying online if you decide to purchase. I can delivery further afield but please contact to discuss personal delivery option before purchase. This is not for sale internationally!   Details from the web below: The Celestron C9.25” is already a favourite among astrophotographers and discerning visual observers and offers 33% more light gathering than the 8" model. The CPC 925 GPS was specifically designed for visual infinity focus when using 2" eyepieces and has an optimized baffle system to benefit astrophotography by minimizing vignetting at the edge of the field of view. Its longer primary focal length and lower magnification secondary mirror contribute to a flatter field of view at the focal plane and helps to further reduce optical aberrations. General 9.25" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings Fully computerized dual fork arm altazimuth mount 8x50 finderscope to help accurately find objects Newly designed heavy-duty tripod makes attaching the telescope so easy you can do it in the dark; also features sturdy 2" steel legs and accessory tray Ergonomic design - Comfortably lift and move the telescope from location to location Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky Convenient remote hand control holder - Allows you to view information hands-free while using the scope Computerized Proven NexStar computer control technology 40,000 object database with 400 user-definable objects and expanded information on over 200 objects Custom database lists of all the most famous deep-sky objects by name and catalog number; the most beautiful double, triple and quadruple stars; variable star; solar systems; objects and asterisms Re-designed drive base and drive mechanics - Quiet operation; large drive gears, quick release clutch SkyAlign allows you to align on any three bright celestial objects, making for a fast and easy alignment process Flash upgradeable hand control software and motor control units for downloading product updates over the Internet Permanent PEC Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as Autoguider, GPS accessory NexRemote telescope control software and rs-232 cable included for advanced control of your telescope via computer What makes the CPC 925 GPS great for astrophotography?     •    Longer focal length primary and lower magnification secondary— Contributes to a flatter focal plane with less coma and off-axis astigmatism.     •    Baffle design —Optimized for astrophotography. Minimizes vignetting at the edge of the field of view. This reduces light drop off at the corners of your film plane.     •    Hand Figured Optics — Just like all other Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, the CPC 925 GPS optics are individually matched and hand figured to ensure the highest optical quality in every telescope.     •    Focus mechanism — At the heart of Celestron's Schmidt-Cassegrain focus mechanism are pre-loaded ball bearings, not bushings, minimizing focus shift.     •    Heavy-duty die cast aluminum fork arms —For maximum rigidity.     •    Unique roller bearing design bearing and shaft —The telescope base rotates around a wide 9.5” track for maximum stability; especially important when equatorially mounted for imaging.     •    Autoguider port — For interfacing an autoguider or a drive corrector for long exposure imaging or astrophotography.     •    StarBright XLT coatings — High quality multi-layer coatings maximize transmission of light to the film plane.  ..

A cracking ultra light weight fast imaging scope from Borg, I have Borg telescopes in all shapes and sizes and have been using them for many years personally. They are simply outstanding and I stand by my description as giant killers. The optics are stunning and very well corrected. Also supplied with Borg specific Canon Eos T-ring As per normal with Borg this one has the customary paint scuffs associated with airline portability :) If you ever want 90+% of a Tak FSQ but without all the bloat and stupid price tags then give one of these little babies a go as you will be astounded how good they are and why Borg products have a cult following amongst those in the know. These do not come up for sale very often in the UK!..

In good used condition with nice clean optics, fitted with Celestron CGE/Losmandy style plate This is a collection or local delivery item, so is exluded from my online checkout. I can arrange to deliver further afield by prior arrangement and discussion howeverThis scope is arriving next week, I will update the listing with pictures once it arrives :)  ..

For those who prefer a hand held torch for astronomy or even a magnetic one you can stick in place while you work on your setup in the dark. Like the Headlamp I sell this is also perfect for the job as it has most of the same features as the headtorch as well as a useful swivel head I have tried many torches for astronomy and almost all have been flawed in some way or another, this one however ticks every box I have ever needed and for once a sensible price. Straight to red - this torch is press and hold to go straight to red then short press to turn off Magnetic base so ideal as a work light Compact Weather resistant good build quality 3 modes Swivel Head White light output is more than bright enough Well priced for the quality Most other brands have these flaws You have to cycle through white light to get to the red light which kills yours as well as everyone else's night vision around you, making for grumpy people at a dark site. Red light intensity, most are either way way to bright or so dull you cant use them Cheap price with nasty flimsy build quality Far to expensive and over the top For everybody else this is a fantastic normal head torch for almost all hobbies with lots of features so I will put the blurb below:   Key Features TThe BIG CRYKET™ is a versatile 3-in-1 LED light, featuring a 300 lumen C•O•B work light, a bright 300 lumen spot light and a convenient 30 lumen red light.  Its unique swivel design allows the light’s head to rotate into a forward-facing light, perfect for various working conditions. The magnetic base and steel clip provide convenient hands-free lighting. LIGHT • High-power 300 lumen LED spot light • High-power 300 lumen C•O•B flood light • High-power 30 lumen C•O•B red light LIGHT MODES • Spot-light (300 lumens) – 5 hours / 140 meters • C•O•B flood light (300 lumens) – 5.5 hours / 20 meters • Red (30 lumens) – 10 hours / 6 meters DESIGN • Fully dimmable • Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum • Water and impact resistant • 90º swivel head • Power memory setting • Direct-to-red feature • Steel belt/pocket clip • Powerful magnetic base • Rubberized non-slip grip OPERATION • Top-positioned, ON/OFF button BATTERIES • Powered by 3 AA batteries (included) SPECS • 0.5625 lbs. • (H) 5.4375” x (W) 1.8125” ..

I have tried many head torches for astronomy and almost all have been flawed in some way or another, this one however ticks every box I have ever needed and for once a sensible price. Straight to red - this torch is press and hold to go straight to red then short press to turn off Comfortable for prolonged use Compact Weather resistant good build quality 4 modes White light output is more than bright enough Well priced for the quality Most other brands have these flaws You have to cycle through white light to get to the red light which kills yours as well as everyone else's night vision around you, making for grumpy people at a dark site. Red light intensity, most are either way way to bright or so dull you cant use them Cheap price with nasty flimsy build quality Far to expensive and over the top For everybody else this is a fantastic normal head torch for almost all hobbies with lots of features so I will put the blurb below:   Key Features This headlamp is the perfect hands-free light for working, hiking, camping and more! The new NEBO® DUO Headlamp is an allpowerful, hands-free lighting solution.   Top features:  - Red LED enhances night vision  - Red beacon light ensures maximum visibility - Four light modes for different situations - Adjustable head straps for maximum comfort  Red LED This useful headlamp is perfect for when you're in a situation with minimal light, especially outdoors. A low-signature light, which ensures stealth in the dark, enhances night vision and makes reading possible in little to no light. Red beacon light A red flashing light is visible more than one mile away for up to 48 hours to ensure maximum visibility. The headlamp can be tilted by up to 90° to enable you to focus light exactly where you want it. Four light modes Cycle through four light modes using the on/off button. Depending on your situation, you've got one white LED (250 Lumens), two COB LED strips (80 Lumens) or two RED COB strips. Use them in steady or beacon mode. Adjustable head straps Dual adjustable head straps allow for maximum comfort and control when you're operating the light. The red LED is a low-signature light, which ensures stealth in the dark, enhances night vision and makes reading in little to no light possible. ..

I have tried many head torches for astronomy and almost all have been flawed in some way or another, this one however ticks every box I have ever needed and for once a sensible price. Straight to red - this torch is press and hold to go straight to red then short press to turn off Comfortable for prolonged use Compact Weather resistant good build quality 6 modes White light output is more than bright enough Well priced for the quality Most other brands have these flaws You have to cycle through white light to get to the red light which kills yours as well as everyone else's night vision around you, making for grumpy people at a dark site. Red light intensity, most are either way way to bright or so dull you cant use them Cheap price with nasty flimsy build quality Far to expensive and over the top For everybody else this is a fantastic normal head torch for almost all hobbies with lots of features so I will put the blurb below:   Key Features This headlamp is the perfect hands-free light for working, hiking, camping and more! The new NEBO® DUO Headlamp is an allpowerful, hands-free lighting solution.   Top features:  Fully USB rechargeable.Battery charging indicator.Detachable head strap mount with adjustable tilt.Visor clip securely mounts onto peak of a cap.Side-positioned button for power and mode selection. Red LED This useful headlamp is perfect for when you're in a situation with minimal light, especially outdoors. A low-signature light, which ensures stealth in the dark, enhances night vision and makes reading possible in little to no light. Red beacon light A red flashing light is visible more than one mile away for up to 48 hours to ensure maximum visibility. The headlamp can be tilted by up to 90° to enable you to focus light exactly where you want it. Six light modes Cycle through six light modes using the on/off button. Depending on your situation, you've got one white LED (250 Lumens), two COB LED strips (80 Lumens) or two RED COB strips. Use them in steady or beacon mode. Adjustable head straps Dual adjustable head straps allow for maximum comfort and control when you're operating the light. The red LED is a low-signature light, which ensures stealth in the dark, enhances night vision and makes reading in little to no light possible. ..

Made from high quality aluminium Nosepiece is threaded at the front to take standard M48 / 2" Filters  ..

A superb quality CNC machined ultra light weight Losmandy plate by JTW Astronomy using high quality aircraft grade aluminum. Due to the ultra light weight machining these will suit saddle plates with a compression system (ADM Altair etc) rather than single point bolt fixings..

A very high quality camera from Finger Lakes Instruments, ideal for standard astro photography as well as scientific uses due to its high sensitivity, low noise and superior coolingWhat's supplied:FLI Microline 11002 Class 1 CCD CameraFLI CFW/2-7 Filter wheelBaader 50mm unmounted LRGB HA OIII SII Filters..

A very high quality camera from Finger Lakes Instruments, ideal for standard astro photography as well as scientific uses due to its high sensitivity, low noise and superior coolingWhat's supplied:FLI Microline 16200 Class 1 CCD CameraFLI CFW/2-7 Filter wheelBaader 50mm unmounted LRGB HA OIII SII Filters..

A very high quality camera from Finger Lakes Instruments, ideal for standard astro photography as well as scientific uses due to its high sensitivity, low noise and superior coolingWhat's supplied:FLI Microline 16200 Class 2 CCD CameraPower SupplyFLI CFW/2-7 Filter wheelBaader 50mm unmounted LRGB HA OIII SII Filters..

In very good used conditionFeatures and advantages of the G3-16200 cameras with internal filter wheel: Easy adaption to the telescope or the telephoto lens - suitable adapters can be found in the accessories section. Mechanical shutter (optimal for darks) 2-stage Peltier cooling upt to 45 °C below ambient Exposure time from 200 ms to any longer time Camera sensor KAF-16200 with high sensitivity (quantum efficiency approximately 60% - good sensitivity also in the red spectral range) Convenient aspect ratio 27.2 x 21.8 mm or 5:4 - for best possible illumination also with 2" connectionAdaption to the telescope:The G3-16200 monochrome camera is delivered with a M68x1 (Zeiss level) connection at the telescope side if you don´t choose an adapter from the options list. The distance of the female M68 thread to the camera sensor is 43 mm. Of course, we can provide the camera with a female M48 thread, too.Use with an off-axis guider: Now you can adapt a suitable off-axis guider. We recommend the TSOAGM68 which directly fits to the M68 thread of the camera. If you have an M48 connection at the telescope side, we recommend the TSOAG16 off-axis guider. If your corrector offers only 55 mm working distance, you can also use the short TSOAG9 off-axis guider. ..

A very high quality camera from Finger Lakes Instruments, ideal for standard astro photography as well as scientific uses due to its high sensitivity, low noise and superior coolingWhat's supplied:FLI Microline 1MLX814 CCD CameraPower SupplyFLI 1-8 WheelAstronomik Deep sky LRGB Filters - 28mm unmountedAstronomik HA OIII SII 6nm Latest gen filters - 28mm unmountedSome details when the camera was supplied new from the web below:FLI - MicroLine Series - Sony ICX814 Interline Monochrome CCD Camera Goodbye Goliath! MicroLine is smaller and lighter-weight than the competition, but outperforms them in key areas such as noise, frame quality, download speeds, bit-depth, and CCD cooling.FLI MicroLine CCD cameras feature fast download speeds that simply leave the competition behind. Each component of the FLI MicroLine camera is designed and manufactured for a long life in the most demanding conditions. All major components are CNC machined and you're looking at only the highest quality electrical components and circuit boards with logo, serial number and focal plane indicators laser-etched on the surface - not printed. FLI designed photo-etched stainless-steel shutters are field-serviceable should they ever encounter damage and the sensor is hermetically sealed from dust and moisture.Sensor Cooling up to 65°C below ambient (air cooled)Interline sensor operation at 12 MHz (16-bit)Full frame sensor operation up to 12 MHz (16-bit)Dual Super Coated AR Window - VIEW REFLECTANCE INFORMATIONHeavy weight performance in a 2.8 lbs packageLiquid or Air Cooled baseRBI Anti-Ghosting Technology standardVideo mode with interline sensors - focus and center images live!Small Footprint (3.7 x 3.7 x 5in.)Reaches operating temperatures in 5 minutes! What sets FLI MicroLine CCD Cameras apart is their small form factor. At 3.7 x 3.7 x 5 inches (HWL), the FLI MicroLine is a small camera with big camera capabilities! The Microline improves upon the highly successful FLI MaxCam design in a number of key areas including cooling, download speeds, clear aperture, and sensor capability.Now, let's talk about FLI MicroLine CCD Camera Cooling... The FLI MicroLine's robust cooling design achieves a sustainable cooling performance of 50-55 deg C below ambient. The camera's CCD can be operated at -30 deg C with typical room temperatures and without the need for water cooling or special cooling sequences. Simply set the MicroLine cooling where you want it and the camera will do the rest - quickly and worry-free.Conventional imaging cameras move the image data directly from the image sensor to the USB port, making them susceptible to added artifacts due to PC processing tasks, processor speed, and other PC-related issues. The MicroLine avoids these issues with its internal frame buffer, thus allowing an image to be quickly read out and downloaded to the PC. This allows the PC to take the image at whatever speed it is capable of without introducing any artifacts to the image.When it comes the FLI MicroLine, you get system compatibility and mounting options as well as mechanical shutter, liquid cooling, and Anti-Dew Technology options that will help you trick out your camera the way you want it. The MicroLine line of CCD cameras is compatible with all FLI imaging accessories, including the Precision line of Color Filter Wheels and Digital Focusers. MicroLine camera adapters are available for microscope, telescope and machine vision connectivity. Scroll down for a list of available time-of-purchase options for this camera model and sensor combination. ..

Size: Medium 1000mm x 1500mm (HxW) Suitabilty: Medium sized refractors Larger Maksutovs Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes Larger fork mounted SCT's with tubes facing downwards A brand new cover from AstroJackets combining the best fabric with state of the art manufacturing processes only normally seen in high quality outdoor garments. Most good quality covers are waterproof but they also tend to keep moisture inside the cover which is the one place you don't want it as it can cause corrosion as well as coating damage to mirrors and optics. Being waterproof is great but it only solves part of the problem, it's all well and good if you live in Nevada where an occasional shower or thunderstorm may happen and the rest of the time it's 20 degrees plus and sunny but for those of us not lucky enough to live in an area with the perfect astronomy climate our main problem is combination of high humidity with prolonged periods of rain and dew. Our Tempest series of covers is the answer for the rest of us as it ticks all the boxes that it helps to prevent damage to your delicate equipment. Unobtrusive green fabric so they blend in with your garden or a star party so will less conspicuous to thieves Waterproof Breathable and Anti-static fabric with high chemical and UV resistance Ripstop Fully waterproof taped and bonded seems Rounded rather than square corners so taped seems are uninterrupted preventing water ingress at weaker areas Suitable for extended use of many months (Although we always advise taking the cover off every now and then on sunny days to let it breath naturally and check for critters/crawlies etc) If being used for extended periods we recommend you employ some type of bungee cord arrangement to hold the cover in place in strong winds and gale situations (not supplied) All covers have logo's with no orientation as to up or down, to prevent rebranding by third parties. Cover sizes are nominal and will be slightly smaller when seams are taken into account...

Size: Large 1500mm x 1500mm (HxW) Suitabilty: Larger refractors Larger Maksutovs Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes Medium to Large fork mounted SCT's A brand new cover from AstroJackets combining the best fabric with state of the art manufacturing processes only normally seen in high quality outdoor garments. Most good quality covers are waterproof but they also tend to keep moisture inside the cover which is the one place you don't want it as it can cause corrosion as well as coating damage to mirrors and optics. Being waterproof is great but it only solves part of the problem, it's all well and good if you live in Nevada where an occasional shower or thunderstorm may happen and the rest of the time it's 20 degrees plus and sunny but for those of us not lucky enough to live in an area with the perfect astronomy climate our main problem is combination of high humidity with prolonged periods of rain and dew. Our Tempest series of covers is the answer for the rest of us as it ticks all the boxes that it helps to prevent damage to your delicate equipment. Unobtrusive green fabric so they blend in with your garden or a star party so will less conspicuous to thieves Waterproof Breathable and Anti-static fabric with high chemical and UV resistance Ripstop Fully waterproof taped and bonded seems Rounded rather than square corners so taped seems are uninterrupted preventing water ingress at weaker areas Suitable for extended use of many months (Although we always advise taking the cover off every now and then on sunny days to let it breath naturally and check for critters/crawlies etc) If being used for extended periods we recommend you employ some type of bungee cord arrangement to hold the cover in place in strong winds and gale situations (not supplied) All covers have logo's with no orientation as to up or down, to prevent rebranding by third parties. Cover sizes are nominal and will be slightly smaller when seams are taken into account...

Size: LL 1500mm x 2000mm (HxW) Suitabilty: Larger refractors Larger Maksutovs Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes Medium to Large fork mounted SCT's Very tall setups on large piers or big Tripods People who want extended coverage to the ground on regular height setups A brand new cover from AstroJackets combining the best fabric with state of the art manufacturing processes only normally seen in high quality outdoor garments. Most good quality covers are waterproof but they also tend to keep moisture inside the cover which is the one place you don't want it as it can cause corrosion as well as coating damage to mirrors and optics. Being waterproof is great but it only solves part of the problem, it's all well and good if you live in Nevada where an occasional shower or thunderstorm may happen and the rest of the time it's 20 degrees plus and sunny but for those of us not lucky enough to live in an area with the perfect astronomy climate our main problem is combination of high humidity with prolonged periods of rain and dew. Our Tempest series of covers is the answer for the rest of us as it ticks all the boxes that it helps to prevent damage to your delicate equipment. Unobtrusive green fabric so they blend in with your garden or a star party so will less conspicuous to thieves Waterproof Breathable and Anti-static fabric with high chemical and UV resistance Ripstop Fully waterproof taped and bonded seems Rounded rather than square corners so taped seems are uninterrupted preventing water ingress at weaker areas Suitable for extended use of many months (Although we always advise taking the cover off every now and then on sunny days to let it breath naturally and check for critters/crawlies etc) If being used for extended periods we recommend you employ some type of bungee cord arrangement to hold the cover in place in strong winds and gale situations (not supplied) All covers have logo's with no orientation as to up or down, to prevent rebranding by third parties. Cover sizes are nominal and will be slightly smaller when seams are taken into account...

Size: XLL 2000mm x 2000mm (HxW) Suitabilty: Larger refractors Larger Maksutovs Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes Large fork mounted SCT's Very tall setups on large piers or big Tripods People who want extended coverage to the ground even on large  setups A brand new cover from AstroJackets combining the best fabric with state of the art manufacturing processes only normally seen in high quality outdoor garments. Most good quality covers are waterproof but they also tend to keep moisture inside the cover which is the one place you don't want it as it can cause corrosion as well as coating damage to mirrors and optics. Being waterproof is great but it only solves part of the problem, it's all well and good if you live in Nevada where an occasional shower or thunderstorm may happen and the rest of the time it's 20 degrees plus and sunny but for those of us not lucky enough to live in an area with the perfect astronomy climate our main problem is combination of high humidity with prolonged periods of rain and dew. Our Tempest series of covers is the answer for the rest of us as it ticks all the boxes that it helps to prevent damage to your delicate equipment. Unobtrusive green fabric so they blend in with your garden or a star party so will less conspicuous to thieves Waterproof Breathable and Anti-static fabric with high chemical and UV resistance Ripstop Fully waterproof taped and bonded seems Rounded rather than square corners so taped seems are uninterrupted preventing water ingress at weaker areas Suitable for extended use of many months (Although we always advise taking the cover off every now and then on sunny days to let it breath naturally and check for critters/crawlies etc) If being used for extended periods we recommend you employ some type of bungee cord arrangement to hold the cover in place in strong winds and gale situations (not supplied) All covers have logo's with no orientation as to up or down, to prevent rebranding by third parties. Cover sizes are nominal and will be slightly smaller when seams are taken into account...

Size: Small 750mm x 1000mm (HxW) Suitabilty: Smaller refractors Maksutovs Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes Smaller fork mounted SCT's with tubes facing downwards A brand new cover from AstroJackets combining the best fabric with state of the art manufacturing processes only normally seen in high quality outdoor garments. Most good quality covers are waterproof but they also tend to keep moisture inside the cover which is the one place you don't want it as it can cause corrosion as well as coating damage to mirrors and optics. Being waterproof is great but it only solves part of the problem, it's all well and good if you live in Nevada where an occasional shower or thunderstorm may happen and the rest of the time it's 20 degrees plus and sunny but for those of us not lucky enough to live in an area with the perfect astronomy climate our main problem is combination of high humidity with prolonged periods of rain and dew. Our Tempest series of covers is the answer for the rest of us as it ticks all the boxes that it helps to prevent damage to your delicate equipment. Unobtrusive green fabric so they blend in with your garden or a star party so will less conspicuous to thieves Waterproof Breathable and Anti-static fabric with high chemical and UV resistance Ripstop Fully waterproof taped and bonded seems Rounded rather than square corners so taped seems are uninterrupted preventing water ingress at weaker areas Suitable for extended use of many months (Although we always advise taking the cover off every now and then on sunny days to let it breath naturally and check for critters/crawlies etc) If being used for extended periods we recommend you employ some type of bungee cord arrangement to hold the cover in place in strong winds and gale situations (not supplied) All covers have logo's with no orientation as to up or down, to prevent rebranding by third parties. Cover sizes are nominal and will be slightly smaller when seams are taken into account...