The Villages Astronomy Club is offering a Tectron 15” f/5 Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope for sale. The telescope is in excellent condition and the mirror, made by Nova Optical Systems, is very clean. This Tectron telescope was one of the last telescopes made by Tom Clark of Chiefland, FL. The original owner paid $3,000 for the telescope and added a Sky Commander digital setting circles system made by Sky Engineering of Coral Gables FL. This Telescope was made in 1999 and has been carefully maintained by one owner. The telescope folds down into a compact 22”x22”x28” high box, (see photo below). The truss tubes are carried in a separate bag. The telescope is equipped with a shroud that covers the truss tubes that blocks stray light. The telescope comes equipped with two Telrad finders, and the focuser supports both 1.25 and 2 inch eyepieces. Additional photos upon request.
The asking price for this fine telescope is $2,000 or Best Offer.
Contact Bruce Sinclair at 352-399-5406, email: rbs99@comcast.net.