I an interested in getting a Coronado PST and just started researching them. I see that there were a few problems with them in the past.
I currently see 2 Coronado's on eBay - same seller. They say "Brand New in Box". I have requested the serial numbers to cross check them with the list in this form. Is there anything else I can do to make sure I do not get a sick one while still buying on eBay or astromart?
-------------------- DBA Deep Space Observer 10" f/5 (GSO Dob)
Meade 114/500 4.5" f/8 Reflector
PST
Celestron Skymaster 15x70mm
Oberwerk 8x56mm
I think that it would be safer to go through a dealer with QC and/or return options. The eBay may be a great deal, or it may be someone unloading a defective scope.
If you want a used PST, consider our Shop and Swap or AstroMart-both have at lease some controls.
I agree buy a new one there are way too many problems that could happen to h-alpha equipment of any brand.
-------------------- Lunt H-alpha LS100THa/B3400
Rockland Astronomy Club
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Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
LHRIES Lite Solar Spectrometer
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