Meade 8 Inch F/10 SCT OTA Only With JMI NGF Manual Focuser, Accessories, and Hard Case - NON UHTC COATINGS (Pre-Owned)
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Meade 8 Inch F/10 SCT OTA Only With JMI NGF Manual Focuser, Accessories, and Hard Case - NON UHTC COATINGS (Pre-Owned)
a well-maintained Meade 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) Optical Tube Assembly (OTA). This is the highly regarded "Classic" era model featuring EMC (Enhanced Multilayer Coatings). Many observers prefer these optics for their natural contrast and reliable performance without the coating "hazing" sometimes found in newer units.
This OTA has been significantly upgraded with a high-end JMI NGF Manual Focuser, making it a much more capable instrument than the stock version.
Please note: This is the OTA only. Mount, counterweight, and software not included.
INCLUDES:
- Hard case
- 8x50 Straight Through Finder
- JMI NGF Manual Focuser
- Dew Shield
- Celestron 2 Inch Star Diagonal
Condition:
- Pre-owned, in great condition
- Optics are clear
- No fungus or haze
Specs:
- Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT)
- Aperture: 203.2mm (8 inches)
- Focal Length: 2000mm
- Focal Ratio: f/10
- Coatings: EMC (Enhanced Multilayer Coatings) - Non-UHTC
- JMI NGF Manual Focuser: A premium Crayford-style external focuser. This allows for ultra-fine focusing without the "image shift" or "mirror flop" common in standard SCT internal focusers. Ideal for high-magnification planetary viewing.
- Celestron 2" Star Diagonal: A major upgrade over standard 1.25" diagonals, allowing you to use wide-field 2-inch eyepieces for better views
- 8x50 Straight-Through Finder: Large aperture finder scope makes locating faint deep-sky objects much easier than smaller 6x30 versions.
- Flexible Dew Shield: Essential for preventing moisture on the corrector plate and blocking stray light to improve contrast.
- Custom-Fit Hard Case: Rugged, foam-lined protection for safe transport and long-term storage.