Glassthrower
Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks
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This is a continuation of the previous thread, which is located here :
Previous ad thread
A few reminders :
1) do not post your own ads or the ads of your friends. This is considered sale promotion in the open forums and this is a violation of the CN TOS. Please post such ads in the S&S forum or the CNC.
2) do not post photos from ads unless you have the permission of the person who took the photo. If you must have some reference to the photo in the post, then post a link to the photo, not the photo itself.
3) do not post the entire ad text (or large blocks of it) without permission from the author.
4) try to concentrate on the item for sale and not the seller.
5) Buyer beware - there are some scams floating around, so do your homework before pursuing any ad.
6) CN is in no way responsible for the content of these linked ads.
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Michael Gilmer - Member of the Meteoritical Society & Collector of Falling Stars.
Meteorites, Moon Rocks, Mars Rocks, Tektites, Fossils, Minerals, Crystals, & Trinitite.
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David E
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Posts: 3020
Loc: North Carolina
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Okay, 72 people have read this first post and no other posts yet? Come on someone, Ahm gettin' itchey.  Give me some leads! 
EBay anyone???  Craigslist??? Astromart??? Next door neighbor??? Anything???
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David E
If you keep a stack of old Orion catalogs in your bathroom, you might be an astro-redneck.
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terrapin
super member
Reged: 03/15/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Oakland, CA
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New here, after lurking (and thoroughly enjoying) the site for the past few weeks. I'm just getting back into astronomy after many years away...and became the proud owner, last week, of a Coulter Odyssey 8 (circa '87-'89) found on SF bay area craigslist for $75. Seems to be in good shape (even decently collimated) but the mirror is coated with dirt. Trying to decide if I should clean it first or just get re-coated. Views through it seem pretty damned good.
Also, I've been wanting to ask if anyone saw that 1969 blue & white C-8 being offered for free a couple of weeks ago on NYC craigslist? It had been stored for 15 years and fungus (or something) had severely rotted the paint and there appeared to be damage on the corrector plate too. Still, a thing of beauty. No mount, but looked like a 70mm finder. I tried to convince him to ship it to me, but unsurprisingly no luck.
Sorry if this first post is a little OT. Here's a Criterion Dynamax 8-inch on ebay I don't think has been mentioned yet:
http://tiny.cc/KMXKJ
(I'm not the seller)
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teast
professor emeritus
Reged: 11/10/07
Posts: 500
Loc: Kentucky
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Hi terrapin and welcome to CN! Might as well try cleaning it first - sometimes that's all they need. If it doesn't help then no harm done and you can have it re-coated. And don't worry about your post being a little OT - you brought it back around with the link to the Criterion Dynamax . Again, welcome!
-Tom
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terrapin
super member
Reged: 03/15/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Oakland, CA
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Thanks. Good to be here. I spent the past month pouring over craigslist and ebay looking for a cheap dob and in the process developed quite an interest in classic scopes. Craigslist has really opened up the potential for some amazing finds...wish it was there 20 years ago.
Here's a "classic". A classic toy, anyway:
Operation Skysight
(I'm not the seller.)
Looks fun to play with, but not for $90.
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Siderea
Astronomess
Reged: 11/21/05
Posts: 2066
Loc: Left Coast
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Woah, it's got an English eq mount too!
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..."Then the blue above grows darker and a million stars erupt
From the places where they hide throughout the day
Into pictures in the heavens even we cannot corrupt
And the vastnesses of time can't wash away..."Jeff Green
60mm Telescope Club
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David E
Post Laureate
Reged: 05/25/06
Posts: 3020
Loc: North Carolina
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Quote:
New here, after lurking (and thoroughly enjoying) the site for the past few weeks. I'm just getting back into astronomy after many years away...and became the proud owner, last week, of a Coulter Odyssey 8 (circa '87-'89) found on SF bay area craigslist for $75. Seems to be in good shape (even decently collimated) but the mirror is coated with dirt. Trying to decide if I should clean it first or just get re-coated. Views through it seem pretty damned good.
Also, I've been wanting to ask if anyone saw that 1969 blue & white C-8 being offered for free a couple of weeks ago on NYC craigslist? It had been stored for 15 years and fungus (or something) had severely rotted the paint and there appeared to be damage on the corrector plate too. Still, a thing of beauty. No mount, but looked like a 70mm finder. I tried to convince him to ship it to me, but unsurprisingly no luck.
Sorry if this first post is a little OT. Here's a Criterion Dynamax 8-inch on ebay I don't think has been mentioned yet:
http://tiny.cc/KMXKJ
(I'm not the seller)
Thanks for the link!
I also would try to clean the mirror. Just take your time and use VERY light pressure. If there are dirt particles on it, just try to soak them off. If you can get the mirror off, I often clean optics and diagonal parts in Dawn dishwashing detergent in the sink (like doing dishes )
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David E
If you keep a stack of old Orion catalogs in your bathroom, you might be an astro-redneck.
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albert1
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/01/07
Posts: 1368
Loc: Northern New Jersey
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Quote:
New here, after lurking (and thoroughly enjoying) the site for the past few weeks. I'm just getting back into astronomy after many years away...and became the proud owner, last week, of a Coulter Odyssey 8 (circa '87-'89) found on SF bay area craigslist for $75. Seems to be in good shape (even decently collimated) but the mirror is coated with dirt. Trying to decide if I should clean it first or just get re-coated. Views through it seem pretty damned good.
Also, I've been wanting to ask if anyone saw that 1969 blue & white C-8 being offered for free a couple of weeks ago on NYC craigslist? It had been stored for 15 years and fungus (or something) had severely rotted the paint and there appeared to be damage on the corrector plate too. Still, a thing of beauty. No mount, but looked like a 70mm finder. I tried to convince him to ship it to me, but unsurprisingly no luck.
Sorry if this first post is a little OT. Here's a Criterion Dynamax 8-inch on ebay I don't think has been mentioned yet:
http://tiny.cc/KMXKJ
(I'm not the seller)
Don't feel bad. I was the first to contact him half hour after he listed it. I tried everything. He had his heart set on giving it to a science teacher.
Glad you decided to join us here at CN. You may want to try cleaning that mirror first and see what you have under there. Congrats on the scope.
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1 Great 'ole Newt
4 Good 'ole Newts
2 Great 'ole Cats
1 Lousy 'ole Newt
One of these days I'll try a Refractor better than my 90mm finderscope
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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/12/07
Posts: 2420
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here is a ebay AU. telescope.
box says broadhurst clarkston and co.
looks nice.
dont know if its real or not
looks like scope is mounted backwards.
3" scope.
link
brian
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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor
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pbealo
super member
Reged: 10/12/06
Posts: 126
Loc: New Hampshire
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Towa Classic 80mm Refractor model 339 on the 'bay. I have no idea what these are worth. it aint mine, and I'm not listing it. It is however about 1 mile from my house...
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15" fecker cass
12" Fecker cass
6" Fecker Celestar
4" Fecker Celestar
4"/4" dual tube Brashear
Porter Garden telescope
3.5" Mogey
Quantum 6
Quantum 4
6" AP Starfire
misc. smaller stuff
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 801
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While browsing the advertisements for the Detroit, Michigan Craigslist, I happened to notice a listing for a vintage Unitron #114 2.4-inch F/15 alt-azimuth refractor telescope. There are four photographs of the seller's Unitron telescope. The ad was posted on March 15th, 2009, and the link to the website is:
http://detroit.craigslist.org/for/1076469493.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
A guess as to the age of this collectable would be the 1960s or early '70s. Any other opinions on its year of manufacture?
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 801
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A vintage 60mm equatorial refractor telescope (probably Sears) on the San Diego, Calif. Craigslist. The ad was posted on March 14th, 2009, and the link to the website is:
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/clt/1074642464.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
Nifty viewfinder brackets! This style is found on some of Royal Astro's better refractors.
Comments? Is this in fact a classic Sears, Roebuck & Co. achromatic refractor?
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
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Posts: 801
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While browsing the advertisements for the Denver Craigslist, I happened to notice a listing for a Vixen (d=102mm f=1000mm) optical tube assembly. The ad was posted on March 11th, 2009, and the link to the website is:
http://denver.craigslist.org/sys/1070858403.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
Is this model still being marketed by Orion Telescopes and other companies, or is it now out of production? Is the telescope featured in the Craigslist ad an achromatic or apochromatic refractor? How can one tell the difference between the two optical types if you cannot see the label?
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 801
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A vintage Questar 3.5-inch Maksutov-Cassegrain with leather storage case on the Miami, Florida Craigslist (posted March 15th, 2009):
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/ele/1076431421.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
Is this telescope ad real?
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 801
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An interesting use for those wooden tripods that have been discarded in favor of metal pedestals:
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/hsh/1072987876.html
(I am not the seller of these items on the Milwaukee Craigslist.)
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 801
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A Coulter Odyssey I 13.1-inch F/4.5 'red' Dobsonian reflector telescope on the Tulsa, Oklahoma Craigslist (posted on March 9th, 2009):
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/for/1067192724.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
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terrapin
super member
Reged: 03/15/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Oakland, CA
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Good price on a 1986 Powerstar C-8 in San Diego.
(I'm not the seller.)
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BHunt
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 12/31/06
Posts: 1383
Loc: NJ and PA
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Quote:
An interesting use for those wooden tripods that have been discarded in favor of metal pedestals:
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/hsh/1072987876.html
(I am not the seller of these items on the Milwaukee Craigslist.)
Hey Keith Trainsktg or Preston Smith. One of you guys need this lamp!
Bill 
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 801
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Is this a circa late 1970s/early 80s Meade Research Grade 12.5-inch F/6 optical tube assembly? Or a photograph of a smaller 10-inch F/6 model? Too bad the seller pictured in the image didn't give his height! The interesting advertisement is found on the Inland Empire (of California) Craigslist classifieds. The link for the post is:
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/spo/1074287632.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
I wonder what happened to the polished aluminum heavy-duty equatorial mounting and matching rotating ring system?
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 801
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A large D & G Optical 6-inch F/12 complete equatorial refractor system on the Hawaii Craigslist. The advertisement was posted on March 9th, 2009, and the link to the website is:
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/for/1067779723.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope, but a trip to Hawaii sounds nice.)
Is D & G still making these 6-inch F/12 optical tube assemblies? I had the chance to look through one a few years back at a local star party and was very impressed by the optical quality.
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rathbaster
professor emeritus
Reged: 03/21/08
Posts: 540
Loc: East Bridgewater, MA
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Quote:
Is D & G still making these 6-inch F/12 optical tube assemblies? I had the chance to look through one a few years back at a local star party and was very impressed by the optical quality.
According to their website they are.
There's often talk of these over in the refractor section. As a long tube fan, I dream of the day I can afford one.
-Joe
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Bridgewater State College Observatory
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terrapin
super member
Reged: 03/15/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Oakland, CA
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This 4.5-inch Edmund newt popped up today on SF bay area craigslist.
(I'm not the seller.)
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terrapin
super member
Reged: 03/15/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Oakland, CA
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A couple more vintage Edmund telescopes on ebay:
Refractor
Reflector
(I'm not the seller of either telescope.)
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mikey cee
Post Laureate
Reged: 01/18/07
Posts: 3510
Loc: bellevue ne.
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Yep!......another floor inspector. 
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7x35 and 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957), 4.25" f/14.8 tasco 20te.
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Steve Fisher
"Curmudgeon in Training"
Reged: 08/12/06
Posts: 1728
Loc: Utah
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Quote:
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Is D & G still making these 6-inch F/12 optical tube assemblies? I had the chance to look through one a few years back at a local star party and was very impressed by the optical quality.
According to their website they are.
There's often talk of these over in the refractor section. As a long tube fan, I dream of the day I can afford one.
-Joe
I would't call the Hawaii D&G a classic or "vintage" yet. The 6" f/12 is an awe inspiring scope. It is available from D&G currently and if you happen to be in Hawaii this scope appears to be a great value. I can tell you I wouldn't dream of selling my OTA for 1,500.00. It is a great price depending on condition of course.
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Steve
8" f/12 D&G Achromat Refractor Delivered 08/27/09
6" D&G f/12 Achromat Refractor
66mm f/6.1 William Optics Petzval
6" f/8 Celestron Starhopper
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"Never try to teach a pig to sing, It wastes your time and it annoys the pig". (Robert Heinlein)
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Happy-Idiot
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 04/06/06
Posts: 2801
Loc: 3rd Rock
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HERE is the Comet Catcher.
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Brian
A small scope that gets used often is a better investment than a big scope that stays in the closet.
Unitrons, you spend more time looking at them than you do through them.
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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/12/07
Posts: 2420
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re:comet catcher
quote: "sparkling images of any celestial (and terrestrial) objects you choose to look at."
i always wanted to have a telescope
that would let me view a black hole
it does look nice though.
brian
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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor
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terrapin
super member
Reged: 03/15/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Oakland, CA
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Anyone familiar with Aston-o-set refractors? There are two currently being offered on ebay, one for $800 and one for $35.
(I'm not the seller of either telescope.)
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mikey cee
Post Laureate
Reged: 01/18/07
Posts: 3510
Loc: bellevue ne.
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By God what a coincidence! With descriptive pictures and assembly like in the first offer....sign me up for a bid!!  Yea right. Mike
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7x35 and 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957), 4.25" f/14.8 tasco 20te.
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Starpoke
sage
Reged: 11/14/07
Posts: 275
Loc: Western Montana
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Oh, does that mean the tripod is worth $765?
Think I will pass on this one. I already have a too large collection of Astro-Wierdos.
Glenn
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152nn f9 Starfire Apo on Schaefer AT-4 Mount
94mm f7 Brandon Apo on ASGT (or Polaris when AGST is on the fritz.)
WO Zenithstar 66 f6 ED Pretzval on UA Microstar
Tasco 7TE-5 60mm. f16.7 EQ Refractor.
Celestron C-60E f15 on Polaris
Celestron CO 62 Cometron f5
Meade 390 90mm f11 on Mizar m-4
Tasco 8V
eyepieces, books, some old scopes and mounts - ect.
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Glassthrower
Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks
Reged: 04/07/05
Posts: 16348
Loc: Kuiper Belt
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Forgive me if this one was posted already.
6" vintage brass refractor on eBay -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380111926818
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Michael Gilmer - Member of the Meteoritical Society & Collector of Falling Stars.
Meteorites, Moon Rocks, Mars Rocks, Tektites, Fossils, Minerals, Crystals, & Trinitite.
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terrapin
super member
Reged: 03/15/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Oakland, CA
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Odyssey 13.1" red tube on Orange County craigslist.
(I'm not the seller.)
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teast
professor emeritus
Reged: 11/10/07
Posts: 500
Loc: Kentucky
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Just ran across this one on Pittsburgh craigslist:
6" Criterion
No model or pics but it's probably an RV-6 at a good price if it's in good condition. (I'm not the seller.)
-Tom
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Rythen
newbie
Reged: 03/21/09
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Good price on a 1986 Powerstar C-8 in San Diego.
(I'm not the seller.)
New guy here!
Kind of crazy, but I joined the forums to get info on this exact scope. I've already contacted the seller. I'm new to everything relating to telescopes and had set myself a $500 limit. Is this telescope any good? Can I find a replacement for the hand unit fairly easily? Sorry if this was posted in the wrong thread.
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Don W
Postmaster
Reged: 05/19/03
Posts: 14618
Loc: Wisconsin, USA
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Replacement parts would probably be extremely difficult to get. Celestron is not obligated to have them. Most C-8s have suitable optics with an occasional kludge here and there. There's no way to tell without looking at/through them.
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Don Wyman
Obsession 18" f/4.5 #1166
W/Argo Navis DSC and Torus Primary
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davidmcgo
professor emeritus
Reged: 10/09/04
Posts: 563
Loc: San Diego, CA
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I think the hand paddle is only necessary for fast/slow electric motions for guiding photos, check to see if the drive runs without it and it'd be fine as a visual scope. Alternately, check the Astronomics and Company 7 websites for a scanned Powerstar Manual, and Astro Parts Outlet usually can supply missing stuff as well.
Dave
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tim53
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 12/17/04
Posts: 1437
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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I wouldn't pay more than $500 for an old C-8.
-Tim.
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"We`re just waiting looking skyward as the days come down.
Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
-Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, "The Romance of the Telescope"
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tim53
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 12/17/04
Posts: 1437
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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I should add: Unless it's a blue/white early model.
-Tim.
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"We`re just waiting looking skyward as the days come down.
Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
-Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, "The Romance of the Telescope"
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Tom0919
member
Reged: 07/08/08
Posts: 12
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There is a Royal of Tokyo Model R74 Telescope in Wood Case at the Goodwill site: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=4601957. The ad says local pickup only but maybe something can be worked out.
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JamesE
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 1111
Loc: Westbank, BC, Canada
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Here's a 6 inch edmund with drive Edmund
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James
(Thanks to Attilla for the Clear Sky charts)
Current Projects : Tasco 15TEA - 3 inch pier mounted planetary scope
Priorities : Wife, Kids
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terrapin
super member
Reged: 03/15/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Oakland, CA
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Rythen - you may want to check this out for a comprehensive review of the Powerstar C-8 (and lots more):
Uncle Rod's Used CAT Buyer's Guide
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Darenwh
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 05/11/06
Posts: 1221
Loc: Covington, GA
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Here is a Criterion 8 in Oakland, FL. $500.00. Too bad they do not have pics. I hope when they cleaned the scope that they new what they were doing.
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Daren
Covington, GA
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Darenwh
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 05/11/06
Posts: 1221
Loc: Covington, GA
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Ok, here is one for those of you with deep pockets.. Alliance, Ohio. You need to look at this one. Well, actually this group of telescopes, mounts, observatories, etc...
Retired Astronomers stuff for sale...
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Daren
Covington, GA
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albert1
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/01/07
Posts: 1368
Loc: Northern New Jersey
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I hope when they cleaned the scope that they new what they were doing.
When I go look at an old scope I ask the seller not to touch the optics if they're thinkin about cleaning it up alittle  . When I picked up my RV6, the seller was gonna clean the mirror with windex and paper towel . He meant well.
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Albert
1 Great 'ole Newt
4 Good 'ole Newts
2 Great 'ole Cats
1 Lousy 'ole Newt
One of these days I'll try a Refractor better than my 90mm finderscope
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albert1
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/01/07
Posts: 1368
Loc: Northern New Jersey
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Quote:
Ok, here is one for those of you with deep pockets.. Alliance, Ohio. You need to look at this one. Well, actually this group of telescopes, mounts, observatories, etc...
Retired Astronomers stuff for sale...
That sounds like it would be quite a tour. 6" refractors and 24" reflectors not to mention the box of TeleVue's in the corner over there. It sounds like the seller knows this stuff's not cheap.
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Albert
1 Great 'ole Newt
4 Good 'ole Newts
2 Great 'ole Cats
1 Lousy 'ole Newt
One of these days I'll try a Refractor better than my 90mm finderscope
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David E
Post Laureate
Reged: 05/25/06
Posts: 3020
Loc: North Carolina
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Nice looking Jason 60/910 on EBay with reflex finderscope, Tanzutzu made.
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David E
If you keep a stack of old Orion catalogs in your bathroom, you might be an astro-redneck.
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desertrefugee
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 08/06/07
Posts: 1212
Loc: Arizona
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On the Powerstar, it will NOT run without the hand unit. I had one recently and had a devil of a time getting the HC to work. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Also, I advertised for a replacement both here and on Astromart with no luck.
I doubt things have changed for the better in that regard.
(I no longer have the Powerstar).
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"Illimitable ocean, without bound, Without dimension, where length, breadth, and height, And time, and place are lost." - Milton
-Darrell
Reflectors - 76 to 305mm (f4.7 to f9.2)
Refractors - 50 to 120mm (f5 to f16.7)
Binoculars - 6x15 to 22x100
N. Phoenix, AZ
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Happy-Idiot
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 04/06/06
Posts: 2801
Loc: 3rd Rock
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Zeiss nice
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Brian
A small scope that gets used often is a better investment than a big scope that stays in the closet.
Unitrons, you spend more time looking at them than you do through them.
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Steve_M_M
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 06/09/04
Posts: 976
Loc: Moorpark, CA
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Oh, this is going to be painful.
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1956 Goto Optical 6" f15 Observatory Refractor
From the Titan Observatory as featured in S&T 1957-1959
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1961 Nishimura 6" Reflector
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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/12/07
Posts: 2420
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he also has this.
lens
6" f/10 zeiss
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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor
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Telescopeman54
Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC.
Reged: 08/17/07
Posts: 1541
Loc: New Hampshire
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Quote:
he also has this.
lens
6" f/10 zeiss
THAT will be painful! I remember that auction, too! I don't remember what the selling price was, but, it was out of my price range. Probably will be again. LOL
Steve
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Stephen Forbes - President
Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC
61 Valhalla Farm Road
Hillsboro, NH 03244
Web: http://TrapeziumTelescopes.com
Email: Stephen.Forbes@TrapeziumTelescopes.com
Phone: 1.603.325.0619
6" f/15 Jaegers refractor on GOTO GEM
5.1" f/8 Burgess on CG-5 w/ iOptron GOTONOVA
102mm f/7 refractor on iOptron Mini Tower
1975 Celestron Orange Tube C8 on Equatorial Mini Tower
1978 RV-6 on iOptron Mini Tower
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btb
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Loc: Indiana
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http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/1090621389.html
Looks nice. A little pricey?
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US Navy Veteran
Celestron 114mm
Zhumell "10"
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desertrefugee
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Quote:
http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/1090621389.html
Looks nice. A little pricey?
The Vixen Polaris mount alone is probably worth $150 or so depending on condition. What's a 4.5" Japanese (Vixen?) OTA worth?
Plus, I've rarely met a Craigslist seller who wasn't willing to come down on his/her asking price.
If I was close, I'd look into it.
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"Illimitable ocean, without bound, Without dimension, where length, breadth, and height, And time, and place are lost." - Milton
-Darrell
Reflectors - 76 to 305mm (f4.7 to f9.2)
Refractors - 50 to 120mm (f5 to f16.7)
Binoculars - 6x15 to 22x100
N. Phoenix, AZ
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Starpoke
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Loc: Western Montana
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Quote:
There is a Royal of Tokyo Model R74 Telescope in Wood Case at the Goodwill site: http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=4601957. The ad says local pickup only but maybe something can be worked out.
I got all excited about this but I noticed that the mount looked more like the one on my 60mm Tasco 7 TE-5 than on the 75mm's I have seen. Sure enough, on the picture of the focuser the partial label indicates it is a MIZAR product with glass by Hino Optical, and what's more it is a 60mm. scope. Ah so. The seller is not willing to ship but they suggested hiring a 3rd party packer to do that. If the scope stayed near the opening price it might be possible but does anyone have experiece doing this? How costly is it? I didn't think Mizar made top notch scopes but if it has Hino glass, it must be pretty good. Ponder Ponder. Hmmmmm.
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152nn f9 Starfire Apo on Schaefer AT-4 Mount
94mm f7 Brandon Apo on ASGT (or Polaris when AGST is on the fritz.)
WO Zenithstar 66 f6 ED Pretzval on UA Microstar
Tasco 7TE-5 60mm. f16.7 EQ Refractor.
Celestron C-60E f15 on Polaris
Celestron CO 62 Cometron f5
Meade 390 90mm f11 on Mizar m-4
Tasco 8V
eyepieces, books, some old scopes and mounts - ect.
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desertrefugee
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I saw this and came to the same conclusion.
I even got additional photos from them. They did not have the focuser picture up at first - only after I asked for more detailed shots. If anyone would like them, send me a PM. I'd be glad to forward them over. It looks like the Royal manual somehow got into the box along the way. It's definitely a 60 - but at 1000mm focal length.
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"Illimitable ocean, without bound, Without dimension, where length, breadth, and height, And time, and place are lost." - Milton
-Darrell
Reflectors - 76 to 305mm (f4.7 to f9.2)
Refractors - 50 to 120mm (f5 to f16.7)
Binoculars - 6x15 to 22x100
N. Phoenix, AZ
Edited by desertrefugee (03/25/09 05:53 PM)
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strdst
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Loc: Oregon USA
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We are all so good, independenty performing our due diligence. I also had the entire photo shoot and at first was excited that it might be f/20. After studying Hiroki's, (Galakuma's)Mizar catalog Tuesday evening, I gave up that notion and accepted that the focal length was just 1000mm. Oh well. Glenn, last year I had UPS package and ship a few 76mm scopes w/wood cases for $75 each. Last week I arranged to have a 60/910 w/wood case packaged and shipped and was quoted $159. And this was only traveling about 500 miles, one half the distance of the other larger, heavier scopes. UPS also charges an additional $25 to pick up the package from the Goodwill. At least that was my experience last fall shipping from the Indiana Goodwill. The extra charges are significant.
other Keith
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mikey cee
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I found out last week here in our area this. FedEx charges on average about 30% cheaper than UPS. I had a video camera sent in for repairs packaged at 21 pounds. UPS wanted $41 and be there on Thursday. FedEX wanted only $27 and be there on Wednesday. You've got to shop or you'll get it where the Sun don't shine! Mike
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7x35 and 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957), 4.25" f/14.8 tasco 20te.
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strdst
scholastic sledgehammer
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Quote:
You've got to shop or you'll get it where the Sun don't shine! Mike
Hmmm, at least for the past two weeks that would be where I live! Good to know FEDEX is cheaper. I have used all three major carriers. I have used UPS for craigslist buys because they package/ship and are everywhere telescopes are. I don't know if FEDEX is affiliated with a package store where the whole job can be done. This service takes the burden off of the seller and sometimes makes an out of state sale possible. Another UPS advantage (for me at least) is the driver will leave even insured packages without a signature on my porch, whereas, the FEDEX driver won't, even when I leave a note. I have to drive a lot the wrong way from home, to pick it up from their warehouse. The UPS guy says he's been delivering in my neighborhood for 25 years and packages left on the porch have never gone missing. This doesn't exactly justify a 150% rate advantage over FEDEX however!
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mikey cee
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My FedEx has pickup centers located at the Kinkos Copy centers around town. Mike
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7x35 and 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957), 4.25" f/14.8 tasco 20te.
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strdst
scholastic sledgehammer
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Thanks Mike. I'll try them next time.
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Starpoke
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Posts: 275
Loc: Western Montana
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I am definately out of this chase. I am looking for the 76mm Tasco or a Royal Astro or another rebadged unit to keep my Tasco 7TE-5 company. That's IT. I don't need any other scope. I don't need more scopes, but---- 60mm f5 Comentron, 30 x 40 3 draw brass Unitron, 20-60 x 60 Tasco spotter, Russian 10 x 42 half binoc, have all mysteriously appeared stuffed into my rural mailbox and I understand a model 841 Swift Spotter is en route.
HOW IS THIS HAPPENING???? If I don't get all this stuff I can buy eyepieces, mounts, a winch for my heavy observatory lower shutter --- all that good stuff I think I really need. But no, I keep growing junk and nicknacks.
My shrink, after a 10 minute evaluation claimed I have ADHD, but my counselor tells me that it is really Ausbergers syndrome. I don't know what it is, but I am really glad I can tell my wife that it's "'cause I have a condition." (wonder how long that will work?)
I think it is the lack of warm nights and clear skies that drives me to z'Bay and Craigslist. Ya right, Blame the almighty!
Well clear skies will come, will come, will come, ???
Glenn
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152nn f9 Starfire Apo on Schaefer AT-4 Mount
94mm f7 Brandon Apo on ASGT (or Polaris when AGST is on the fritz.)
WO Zenithstar 66 f6 ED Pretzval on UA Microstar
Tasco 7TE-5 60mm. f16.7 EQ Refractor.
Celestron C-60E f15 on Polaris
Celestron CO 62 Cometron f5
Meade 390 90mm f11 on Mizar m-4
Tasco 8V
eyepieces, books, some old scopes and mounts - ect.
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GeneDiG
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Asperger Syndrome is a mild form of Autism actually. My youngest son has it. To tell you the truth, when I looked at some of the characteristics of Asperser Syndrome, I think I have it too.
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Baltimore, Md.
Celestron C-130 5" Mak
Celestron Firstscope 80eq
Tasco/Vixen 999VR
Tasco 11t Vintage Newtonian
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refractory
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Some recent research suggests that autism results from the over masculinization of the left hemisphere, but slight underdevelopment of the right (which controls social skills). Not really a 'condition' per se- really on a continuum. The opposite type of development produces very social people who can't tie their shoelaces, cross the street, or change a lightbulb on their own.
BTW- Asberger was a Nazi or something to that effect in the age of eugenics, so can we trust his medical judgement?
Jess Tauber
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divers
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Posts: 499
Loc: Apopka, FL
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Ummm...what does this have to do with finding me (us) a new scope (toy)?
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Black tube C11
Siebert 7mmUltra and 13mmUltra
Siebert 2x 2" Barlow
GIRO II on a Meade tripod
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clintwhitman
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That has as much to do with it as this!! CAVEMANS PRESENT
This is a truly Classic find for Moon based astronimers..
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1960s 6"F15 Jaegers-Unipons by John Pons on a Byers 812, 1947 4" F15 TINSLEY, 1965 10" F8 CAVE, 1950 5CM & 6.5CM Nippon Kogakus (the twins), 1960s UNITRONS a 152 restored a 160 numbered green lens original mint a 114 original 50s mint, 1950s UNITRON M100 100mm F15 OTA, WO 80mm Florite, ASTROPHYSICS 155 EDFS on LOSMANDY G11, a bunch of Tascos,Sears Mayflowers The list goes on Add infinitum.
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mustgobigger
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caveman,     
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RV-6
Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor
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divers
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Posts: 499
Loc: Apopka, FL
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welll....at least that was FUNNY!
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Black tube C11
Siebert 7mmUltra and 13mmUltra
Siebert 2x 2" Barlow
GIRO II on a Meade tripod
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Starpoke
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Reged: 11/14/07
Posts: 275
Loc: Western Montana
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Now THAT was a digression i could enjoy.
I will start another thread for my scope oddity collection. (They may not be classics or even classy, but we need to see both the sublime and the -er, other side)
Glenn
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152nn f9 Starfire Apo on Schaefer AT-4 Mount
94mm f7 Brandon Apo on ASGT (or Polaris when AGST is on the fritz.)
WO Zenithstar 66 f6 ED Pretzval on UA Microstar
Tasco 7TE-5 60mm. f16.7 EQ Refractor.
Celestron C-60E f15 on Polaris
Celestron CO 62 Cometron f5
Meade 390 90mm f11 on Mizar m-4
Tasco 8V
eyepieces, books, some old scopes and mounts - ect.
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GeneDiG
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That was good for a laugh!
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Gene DiGennaro
Baltimore, Md.
Celestron C-130 5" Mak
Celestron Firstscope 80eq
Tasco/Vixen 999VR
Tasco 11t Vintage Newtonian
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donnw
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Posts: 166
Loc: Maryland
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Hi All:
While scanning the web recently to feed my bad habit, I came across this interesting listing for a PARKS REFRACTOR ON EVILBAY - Is this for real?? I know Parks stuff can be pricey at times, but this takes the cake! Could this little 60mm refractor have ever really had a list price of $2K?!! It looks like most any generic cheapie 60mm with plastic knobs and the works -- or am I missing something? Cheers...
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Peace & Blessings,
Donn Williams
Member - AAVSO
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Celestron EdgeHD 11 on CGE in SkyShed POD GL5
Meade Lightbridge 12", SN10, LX200 Classic 8", AR5, 314 Brass & ETX125PE
Lunt LS60T/DS, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80BV, SV80/9D, SV NH2
Cave Astrolla 8", Zeiss Telementor II, Unitron 114, 128, 142
Towa 339, Royal Astro 76/1200, Pentax J80, Borg 100, AT 102-F/11
Goto 105, Various Sears/Tasco/Selsi/Towa 60-80mm's
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sarastro
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Loc: Seattle
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Amazing as it seems that's the price listed at the PARKS website 
And that's $800 off the MSRP.
Can't imagine they sell many!
Is that a finder jammed into the diagonal?
Edited by sarastro (03/27/09 11:23 AM)
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Scott Horstman
Vendor- Backyard Observatories
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I could never figure out that Parks ad and the one on EBay yeilded $400? These pop up now and then, used , for $70-$100.
Parks must really be trying to target the ignorant if they're selling a 60mm acro for over a grand
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David E
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Loc: North Carolina
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I hope the guy that bought that Parks for $400 doesn't read this!
Anyone want to trade their Ethos for my Parks???
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If you keep a stack of old Orion catalogs in your bathroom, you might be an astro-redneck.
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woodsman
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Well, at least for that $400 he got free shipping. That has to be worth around $25.
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artisticwoods
C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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Patricko
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Loc: SE New Mexico USA
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I love quality 60mm refractors, but WOW! 
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Clear skies,
Patrick
INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY ASSOCIATION
60MM TELESCOPE CLUB!
"You can always have better, but will you ever be happy with what you have?" - Me, myself, and I
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okiestarman56
super member
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Posts: 498
Loc: 36.9'33" N 95.23'29" W
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If you love 60mm scopes then you will love this 90mm
Jerry 
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305mm f/5 GSO 12" DSO
114mm f/7.8 Tasco 4.5" Red Tube
76.2mm f/15.7 Tasco 10te #771027
80mm f/15 Sears 3.1" Refracor #412.4454
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4 6305-A
60mm f/15 Sears 2.3" Refractor #4451
Plenty of EPs? .965 to 2"
2 LPI's
Home made Denver chair
3-7'x10' light panels
yada yada yada
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CHASLX200
Carpal Tunnel
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Loc: Tampa area Florida
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That sure is a tank for a 90mm scope.
Chas
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David E
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Quote:
That sure is a tank for a 90mm scope.
Chas
Hmmm looks like he's selling it for someone else. I wonder if someone is trying to run a scam through him? His feedback of positive so I don't think he would try it. Obviously something's wrong. OTOH it the picture shows the actual scope, I'll gladly trade my $1500 Parks for it!
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David E
If you keep a stack of old Orion catalogs in your bathroom, you might be an astro-redneck.
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Scott Horstman
Vendor- Backyard Observatories
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It's a stock Meade photo. This ad was up a few months ago same pic and 90mm description but I think a different seller.
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Glassthrower
Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks
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Not sure if this was posted yet. It's an old Royal Optical refractor - possibly a rare f/20.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=4601957
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Michael Gilmer - Member of the Meteoritical Society & Collector of Falling Stars.
Meteorites, Moon Rocks, Mars Rocks, Tektites, Fossils, Minerals, Crystals, & Trinitite.
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mikey cee
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I can't find any R74's in my downloaded Royal Astro catalogues!   Mike
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7x35 and 10x50 sears tower binocs, 3" f/10 edmunds reflector, 2.4" f/11.7 manon refractor, 6" f/8 jaegers refractor, "The 8 Ball" 8" f/13.3 brandt refractor, 3" f/15.8 sans&streiffe refractor, 3.1" f/15 selsi refractor(towa 339), 2.4" f/15 sears refractor, selsi 30x30mm spyglass, criterion 5-draw 25x45x75x spyglass(1957), 4.25" f/14.8 tasco 20te.
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strdst
scholastic sledgehammer
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Posts: 830
Loc: Oregon USA
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It isn't a Royal Astro R74 76mm, but rather a Mizar 60mm. Goodwill has made corrections to the ad after receiving some feedback!  
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msc8
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Hey Caveman:
8 inch cave astrola
not mine
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/for/1096551981.html
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woodsman
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Posts: 1071
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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Hi Mike,
Although it turned out that its not an R74, here is the link from Mr. Provin's site: http://geogdata.csun.edu/~voltaire/classics/royal/Royal-Astro-Optical-Catalog.pdf
Its on Page 4..
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C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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NotThePainter
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See http://southcoast.craigslist.org/clt/1094489559.html
I'm not the seller, it just caught my eye. I asked him if he how he knew it was old and not a fake: He said:
Only because my Grandfather got it from his Grandfather when he was a boy. There is no documentation for the item only the story.
So how old I have to guess, but that means nothing with out a document to support. I have looked for any markings to support where it come from or one similar, it looks like turn of the century probably isn't worth anything, but $125.00
Contact him, not me.
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60mm Swift Refractor
5 inch Burgess 1278 Refractor
6 inch Edmund Scientific Reflector
8 inch Celestron SCT
Celestron ASGT mount
Canon 15x50is
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New Hampshire Astronomy Society
My astronomy blog: http://www.NotThePainter.com
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David E
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Quote:
It's a stock Meade photo. This ad was up a few months ago same pic and 90mm description but I think a different seller.
Looks like the seller cancelled the auction. If it was legit maybe he'll get the proper description and relist it.
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David E
If you keep a stack of old Orion catalogs in your bathroom, you might be an astro-redneck.
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tim53
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I *think* this has been on craigslist for a while, but can't remember if it was posted here or not 'fractor
Looks pretty cool, but I don't have a 22 to trade for the thing. Previous owner must have lived a couple doors down from Santa Claus. 
-Tim.
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"We`re just waiting looking skyward as the days come down.
Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
-Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, "The Romance of the Telescope"
Edited by tim53 (03/31/09 06:32 PM)
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tim53
Pooh-Bah
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I emailed the seller. He says it's a Mayflower and that he doesn't know what the diameter of the objective is.
Following the links to the Royal refractor catalogs, it looks like this one is most similar to the R-73 pic, though the OTA looks shorter, more like the 1200mm R-74.
What do you folks think? It's close enough I could probably pick it up on my way home. Is $150 reasonable? Or a bit large?
-Tim.
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"We`re just waiting looking skyward as the days come down.
Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
-Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, "The Romance of the Telescope"
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David E
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This is just me but, if the glass looks good yeah, I'd probably pay $150 for it. In fact I have a 22 rifle. It's a semi-auto though, and it's kinda hard fighting off rabid foxes and racoons with a telescope. 
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If you keep a stack of old Orion catalogs in your bathroom, you might be an astro-redneck.
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tim53
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Don't know why my edit didn't show up. I looked up Robert Provin's Mayflower catalog, and this scope seems to match the #816, so it'd be a 76x1200. The seller is going to look in the box for the badge, and let me know what eyepieces are included.
-Tim.
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"We`re just waiting looking skyward as the days come down.
Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
-Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, "The Romance of the Telescope"
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strdst
scholastic sledgehammer
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Loc: Oregon USA
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I'd say it's worth $150 AND a trunkful of weapons. I have that same scope. Mine is Royal Astro (OTA exactly the same as a Tasco 10te) The mount and tripod are better, identical to the famous 7te5 Tasco. If you don't pick it up immediately...well, may I suggest you be shot? Growing up I remember Echo Park as a pretty tough part of L.A. With the light pollution and the crime rate, the rifle, unfortunately, may be more useful than the scope.
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tim53
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Well, shoot. The seller wants to trade it for a rifle. The scope was his grandfathers, vintage 1974. He wants to surprise him with a rifle, and said that I "don't qualify" because I don't have one.
Easy go, I suppose. Though I may try one more time...
-Tim.
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"We`re just waiting looking skyward as the days come down.
Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
-Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, "The Romance of the Telescope"
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tim53
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Oh cool! He said he's talking it over with his spousal unit, and he'll let me know if he changes his mind!
-Tim.
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"We`re just waiting looking skyward as the days come down.
Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
-Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, "The Romance of the Telescope"
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clintwhitman
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Tim I have three of them 2 of them are mint in boxes what ya got to trade I need tinsley eyepieces!! 1 1/4" Brass ones!! This is the guy that said the scope was from 1906 I guess he belived me when I told him it was a 1960s mayflower
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Clint&Debbie Whitman (aveman
1960s 6"F15 Jaegers-Unipons by John Pons on a Byers 812, 1947 4" F15 TINSLEY, 1965 10" F8 CAVE, 1950 5CM & 6.5CM Nippon Kogakus (the twins), 1960s UNITRONS a 152 restored a 160 numbered green lens original mint a 114 original 50s mint, 1950s UNITRON M100 100mm F15 OTA, WO 80mm Florite, ASTROPHYSICS 155 EDFS on LOSMANDY G11, a bunch of Tascos,Sears Mayflowers The list goes on Add infinitum.
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David E
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Well, shoot. The seller wants to trade it for a rifle. The scope was his grandfathers, vintage 1974. He wants to surprise him with a rifle, and said that I "don't qualify" because I don't have one.
Easy go, I suppose. Though I may try one more time...
-Tim.
I don't get it  how much does your average 22 cost? If he's that stubborn I'd make a quick trip to WalMart.
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Maybe he doesn't meet the qualifications to get a gun at Walmart or locally..... 
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tim53
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Tim I have three of them 2 of them are mint in boxes what ya got to trade I need tinsley eyepieces!! 1 1/4" Brass ones!! This is the guy that said the scope was from 1906 I guess he belived me when I told him it was a 1960s mayflower
Clint: You mean this particular seller thought his scope was 1906? Odd, since his grandfather bought it new in 1974!
Well, I'd sure hate to make a trip to Wal Mart and end up stuck with a 22 rifle when this dude changes his mind AGAIN.
-Tim.
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Well, shoot. The seller wants to trade it for a rifle. The scope was his grandfathers, vintage 1974. He wants to surprise him with a rifle, and said that I "don't qualify" because I don't have one.
Easy go, I suppose. Though I may try one more time...
-Tim.
I don't get it how much does your average 22 cost? If he's that stubborn I'd make a quick trip to WalMart.
FWIW I picked a semi auto Marlin on sale a couple months ago for $159. If he's asking for a fully automatic it aint legal without a permit.
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tim53
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Well, I haven't heard a peep since last night. Can't understand why he can't take cash and pick out a rifle himself, unless he's trying to acquire one "under the radar".
And homey don't play that.
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It's not as easy as picking up a .22 in California. The gun maybe purchased by you, but it will remain your responsibility as the recorded owner until a legal Firearms Dealer transfers the ownership of the rifle. (Not free.)
California is really whacko with firearm regulations, and I'll bet the "trader" of the telescope doesn't realize the hassles of trading a firearm in the state of California.
If it was legit, sell it for cash, and purchase the firearm yourself.
Something seems fishy about this deal. Better agree on a CASH deal.
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tim53
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Yep. I agree.
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Oh My!!! 
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I wish this was on the Orlando, FL craigslist 
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From the Florida keys craigslist. I sure wish I could run down there for this one... RV6 w/Televue
Also, in the keys while you are down there:Celestron CO-100 w/Vixen polaris mount
A little more than I would like for the Celestron but with that mount it's still not that bad of a deal...
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tim53
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If it was legit, sell it for cash, and purchase the firearm yourself.
Something seems fishy about this deal. Better agree on a CASH deal.
DD
I just got an email from the seller. He says he'll take cash. So I plan to hie myself on down thereabouts and give it a gander or two.
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Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
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tim53
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Tim I have three of them 2 of them are mint in boxes what ya got to trade I need tinsley eyepieces!! 1 1/4" Brass ones!! This is the guy that said the scope was from 1906 I guess he belived me when I told him it was a 1960s mayflower
Caveman:
Regrettably, I don't have any Tinsley eyepieces to trade, but I'm curious about your Mayflowers, to give me an idea what I should offer (if not simply the $150 asking price) for this one in Echo Park. I like that 2 of yours are mint, and if you're really interested in parting with one, I'd be interested to hear what you believe it to be worth.
The Echo Park Mayflower isn't mint, so far as I can tell from the highly-compressed pictures he's got in his ad plus a couple he emailed me. And though he says there are "lenses in the box", I can't see any eyepices, unless they're in the barlow, focuser, diagonal in the pix....
Oh for cryin' out loud! I just opened the ad again to look at the pix to make sure I remember what I was talking about, and the seller has changed the price to $450.
I'm going to email him and say "no thanks."
Sheesh.
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tim53
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Well, wish me luck. I'm on my way to check it out. He said he just changed the ad to reflect what he paid for the scope originally. Guess he's hoping that a gun dude will think he needs to have something fancy to trade.
Here's to hoping it's complete and in twitchen' shape!
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Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
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Let us know what happens!
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1st one - Cave????
2nd one - Starliner
3rd one - ????? Your guess is as good as mine?
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(Thanks to Attilla for the Clear Sky charts)
Current Projects : Tasco 15TEA - 3 inch pier mounted planetary scope
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i am not going to new york.
i am not going to new york.
i am not going to new york.
i am not going to new york.
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i am not going to new york.
i am not going to new york.
i am not going to new york.
i am not going to new york.
Brian,
Post some photos when you get back!
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1st one - Cave????
2nd one - Starliner
3rd one - ????? Your guess is as good as mine?
Made an offer on #1.
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i am not going to new york.
i am not going to new york.
i am not going to new york.
i am not going to new york.
I'm leaving for a job in Syracuse this morning and will be coming back home 1-90 Monday morning. I'd be happy to pick something up for you if it's not real far off of the highway. Then you'd just have to drive to Akron-ish.
actually I have to stop in Buffalo too for a 8" Edmunds
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I'm curious about the large refractor! That silver OTA has me curious. Let's see, seven hours each way...
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Here's one that's less than coffee money for the month. Probably a Circle T or K. 60mm . Rich
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terrapin
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Tasco "117 Power" in Eugene, Oregon.
(I'm not the seller.)
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Hi All:
I saw a rather interesting collection of eyepieces, barlows, a unihex and some other bits on eBay - HERE - There's been 15 bids and it's up to $313 so far. I'm just wondering if there's something really special in the batch that has caught folks eyes? The Unihex isn't in the greatest shape, there's a couple Unitron eyepieces and a Galoc EP. Not sure what the big EP is? Anything else special in the lot? Cheers...
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Hi All:
I saw a rather interesting collection of eyepieces, barlows, a unihex and some other bits on eBay - HERE - There's been 15 bids and it's up to $313 so far. I'm just wondering if there's something really special in the batch that has caught folks eyes? The Unihex isn't in the greatest shape, there's a couple Unitron eyepieces and a Galoc EP. Not sure what the big EP is? Anything else special in the lot? Cheers...
I've seen some of those Criterions go for $30-40 on 'Bay. Assuming each item has an auction value $30 average, you're looking at $1000 worth of stuff. An hour to go, wish I had the money!
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The large eyepiece is probably an A.Jaegers 32mm or 38mm Erfle with an 1-1/4" adapter. The large visual back lower center is also A.Jaegers. Mike
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terrapin
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Anyone heard of Asanuma reflectors? This one definitely looks older (pre-'80s?). Absolutely nothing on Google.
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Darenwh
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Hi All:
I saw a rather interesting collection of eyepieces, barlows, a unihex and some other bits on eBay - HERE - There's been 15 bids and it's up to $313 so far. I'm just wondering if there's something really special in the batch that has caught folks eyes? The Unihex isn't in the greatest shape, there's a couple Unitron eyepieces and a Galoc EP. Not sure what the big EP is? Anything else special in the lot? Cheers...
I've seen some of those Criterions go for $30-40 on 'Bay. Assuming each item has an auction value $30 average, you're looking at $1000 worth of stuff. An hour to go, wish I had the money!
Of course these are going to demand a premium. There is a red eyepiece and an eyepiece with a red rubber eyeguard. you know red eyepieces all ways have better views than the black ones...
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David E
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Anyone heard of Asanuma reflectors? This one definitely looks older (pre-'80s?). Absolutely nothing on Google.
I'd call or email and ask if the Circle-T design is on the nameplate. That would be a Towa made scope. These were nice reflectors sold under a number of brands like Tasco. If they can tell you what's on the plate we can go from there.
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This seller also has a telescope controller and power supply auction over Monday night.
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terrapin
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Thanks, David. Actually I was asking more out of curiosity (and to inform other folks) since the scope is on the other side of the country from me.
Meanwhile...somebody in San Diego needs to go pick up this old 6-inch reflector for $15!
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I think this is really cool. "Scope" Reflectors Trying to save my pennies and resist the urge to splurge on this one.
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woodsman
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Anyone in the Boston area. Here looks to be a pretty nice scope at a pretty fair price: Edmund newtonian Rich
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David E
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I have an eyepiece that looks just like the one in the focuser of this Edmund Reflector. Except mine is 1/4" FL instead of 1/2". No other marks are on it and I often wondered who made it. I don't know why, but the seller has broken this telescope up into three separate auctions of optical tube, mount, and legs.
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tim53
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Not sure how collectible a Seikanon 4.5" Newt is, but there's one listed in the LA "Recycler": Seikanon 4.5"
-Tim.
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Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
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wfj
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This seller also has a telescope controller and power supply auction over Monday night.
This is a "drive corrector" for an synchronous motor AC RA clock drive off of a car battery. Used a lot when doing film astrophotography that had those 30+ minute SINGLE exposures ...
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