Used Stellarvue SVX80T Triplet Apo (OTA, rings, padded case)

This is a Stellarvue SVX80T Triplet apo in perfect condition.  This has been called the finest 80mm apo available.  Hand-figured and assembled here in the United States.  Less than 2 years old, with the original inspection card, the optics are pristine, and the body doesn't have a mark on it.  This is practically like new, although the previous owner did use it - they just took excellent care of it. 

Stellarvue's inspection card shows that this has a 0.992 Strehl!  It just doesn't get much higher than that!  

The scope comes in a padded Stellarvue case. 

Here are the specs copied from the SVX80T manual at the Stellarvue site, which you can view in full by clicking on this link:  

Stellarvue optics are fully multi-coated to increase light transmission and contrast. lenses are accurately hand figured but may show some cosmetic marks which do not affect performance. the telescope is internally baffled and treated with an ultra flat black interior. the true apochromatic lens, dark interior and full multi-coatings result in exceptional contrast and clarity.

Stellarvue designs and handcrafts the finest refractor telescopes. 

The tube, dew shield, and fittings are precision machined. All aluminum parts are black anodized with a polished, high gloss finish. The dew shield can also serve as a glare shade during the day.

Internal tube treatment:

The inside of the tube assembly is painted "ultra flat black" and is fully baffled to eliminate reflection. The focuser is ultra flat black inside to reduce drawtube reflections.

Dual speed Crayford focuser with precision bearings:

The 2" Crayford focuser uses a compression ring and has three thumb screws to secure accessories and cameras firmly in place.

A compression ring 1.25" adapter with 2" filter thread is also provided: The focuser has three focusing knobs, one on the left and two on the right. The single knob on the left and a larger knob on the right provide coarse focusing. On the right side is a second, slightly smaller, brass colored fine focus knob. This fine focus knob has an 11-1 rotation reducer, allowing for extremely fine focusing.

The reducer in the Stellarvue focuser uses a hardened stainless shaft and precision ball bearings. It has greater longevity than some competitive dual speed focusers. A tension adjustment set screw is positioned under the focuser and a thumb screw allows for locking the focuser when engaged in astrophotography. The drawtube is inscribed with a millimeter scale on top.

Two 5 mm threaded holes on top of the focuser allow for the attachment of two separate finder scopes. To rotate the focuser, simply loosen the rotation lock knob on top.

Vixen mounting rail:

This telescope has two Stellarvue rings with Losmandy rails, the L-shaped mounting base will attach directly to the TP6 (Losmandy sized) plate with two screws to the existing rail.

Supplied accessories:

The Stellarvue SVX80T Refractor Telescope comes with a foam lined, airline carry on case. To operate the telescope visually you will need a star diagonal or erecting prism, eyepiece(s) and a mount or tripod.

Light gathering and magnification power:

Since the SVX80T uses a highly accurate, hand figured objective lens that has been tested three times in the USA, these telescopes are free of coma and astigmatism seen in many import telescopes.

This provides sharper details when viewing at higher powers. Dawes limit states that the maximum power for an 80 mm telescope under good conditions is about 186 power.

Stellarvue SVX80T Features

• Objective Lens: 80 mm clear aperture, 480 mm focal length
• Tube Assembly: All aluminum, fully baffled, precision machined optical tube assembly. Exterior painting is a shiny black.
• Dewshield: 4 1/6" diameter aluminum dewshield. Exterior painting is glossy black. Silkscreened or laser engraved SV logo.
• Focuser: 2" dual speed Crayford focuser with compression ring and a 1.25" compression ring adapter
• Mounting Rings: A pair of Stellarvue’s Losmandy rings, which have 1/4-20 threaded holes on bottom for mounting to a heavy duty camera tripod.
• Dimensions: 3.5" diameter main tube and 4 1/16" diameter dewshield. 
• Weight: 10 pounds