For sale is a very special 16" f/5 telescope Telekit Dobsonian and accessories.

This kit was built with care and attention to detail and features the following:

• Hand ground Obsidian Optics 16" mirror
• Feathertouch focuser
• Built in filter slider
• High reflective secondary with dew heater
• Light shroud
• Water resistant cover
• Equatorial platform (43 degrees)
• Argo Navis Computer
• Manuals and more

The telescope features a beautiful f/5 16" mirror with excellent figure and coatings from Spectrum in the US. The coatings are in excellent condition. The scope comes apart into three pieces and includes wheel barrow handles you can attach to move it around easily. It can be transported in a hatchback when disassembled.

The scope moves on teflon and bearings with one hand smoothness.

The Argo Navis computer attaches to two optical encoders so you can have push-to identification of objects. The internal battery in the Argo Navis reports it is dead and would need swapped, but it runs on AA/12V.

I have an equatorial platform made for 43 degrees north. The motor can be reversed for use in Southern Hemisphere, but I have not done so yet as I've not used the platform here.

I built this scope myself with great care and have enjoyed it, but the last few years it has seen little use and I would like to sell it to someone that would want a really outstanding scope with spectacular views.

I would prefer pickup where I can show you how the scope easily assembles. However if you want it shipped you would be responsible for freight and any risk of damage. However due to the strong construction it would likely travel well.

This scope is made of high quality wood and not cheap particle board. It is extremely solid and easy to collimate. I will include all collimation tools as well (laser and mirror collimator).

This would be an very rare and excellent telescope beyond what you find in Chinese made imports. The solid construction and night views are phenomenal.