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[Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Classic Telescopes Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | (show all) mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 new scope coming....what is it?       #3361922 - 09/28/09 02:57 PM Attachment (84 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   this should be a easy one. -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       Preston Smith Military Observer Reged: 04/24/05 Posts: 3449 Loc: Eureka, Pa Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3361946 - 09/28/09 03:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I see just a hint of light blue... Nice Brandon! Let's see more pics! -------------------- Preston Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26 SV115T,NHII,SV70,SV50 and Tele Vue Ranger Vintage Refractors: Asahi-Pentax, Edmund Scientific, Tasco, Unitron 60mm Telescope Club Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: Preston Smith]       #3361952 - 09/28/09 03:11 PM Attachment (32 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   here 94mm brandon photo used with owners permission. Edited by mustgobigger (09/29/09 04:56 AM) Post Extras:       Preston Smith Military Observer Reged: 04/24/05 Posts: 3449 Loc: Eureka, Pa Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3362075 - 09/28/09 04:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   PLEASE don't tell me you got that for only $800. I'm going to cry! -------------------- Preston Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26 SV115T,NHII,SV70,SV50 and Tele Vue Ranger Vintage Refractors: Asahi-Pentax, Edmund Scientific, Tasco, Unitron 60mm Telescope Club Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: Preston Smith]       #3362148 - 09/28/09 04:57 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   hi preston, i was looking just the other day so i knew what some were going for. he says its not pristine but for $800 shipped to my door that's a bargain in my opinion. i think i have a nice wood box for it that just needs some foam. i cant wait to get it and try it out. this will be my first triplet. (i left that little hint of blue in the picture to make it easy) Brian -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       Preston Smith Military Observer Reged: 04/24/05 Posts: 3449 Loc: Eureka, Pa Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3362207 - 09/28/09 05:37 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well that's DEFINITELY a great price! Congrats! If you wouldn't have had left some of the blue then it would have been a two-way guess: Brandon or early AP. -------------------- Preston Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26 SV115T,NHII,SV70,SV50 and Tele Vue Ranger Vintage Refractors: Asahi-Pentax, Edmund Scientific, Tasco, Unitron 60mm Telescope Club Post Extras:       mikey cee Post Laureate Reged: 01/18/07 Posts: 3531 Loc: bellevue ne. Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3362367 - 09/28/09 07:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Brian....Great scope. A woman in our club has one just like it. She bought it new years ago. Looks as good on the outside as it does on the inside. Mike -------------------- 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. Post Extras:       SATMAN sage Reged: 12/02/07 Posts: 278 Loc: NJ 39.7 lat., -74.3 long Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: Preston Smith]       #3362383 - 09/28/09 07:24 PM Attachment (22 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mustgobigger, You are going to love this scope!!! I got mine two years ago and it has been my most used scope I feel that it out performs my Questar 3.5, The lens is INCREDABLE it is probably one of the best refractors that I have ever owned most people who find them very rarely part with them. You should try yours out with Naglers the view is awesome. You got yours for a really good price most go for 1500 just for the OTA. The lens lives up to its reputation as a Astro-Physics Produced Objective. You really got a gem there with it looks like a Unitron altiaz mount, Is the diagonal Vernonscope also? Any thing don Yier produces is exceptional.Here's a picture of mine I just ordered a Quarter Hitch Mount for It and are eagerly awaiting delievery. Good viewing and clear skys Gary. -------------------- CELESTRON/VIXEN C102 GP REFRACTOR CELESTRON SUPER C8 PLUS VIXEN 90 CUSTOM REFRACTOR ALTAZ. MOUNT QUESTAR 3.5 STANDARD POWER GUIDE II ON TRISTAND CORONADO PST DOUBLE STACKED BRANDON 94mm f/7 ON VIXEN POLARIS MOUNT VIXEN PORTA MOUNT, QUARTER HALF HITCH MOUNT BRANDON EYEPIECE SET (circa 1986) 8,12,16,24,32, 2.4X DAKIN BARLOW VARIOUS NAGLERS 3-6 ZOOM,7,9,11,13,16,24PANOPTIC ETHOS 6mm, 10mm ZEISS 10X40B/GA T*P* BINOCULARS Edited by SATMAN (09/28/09 07:26 PM) Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: SATMAN]       #3362421 - 09/28/09 07:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thanks you guy's, i have read nothing but good things about this scope. Gary, i do not know if it is a Brandon diagonal. looks like it is as old as the telescope. i am not sure but was this not the unitron 145 mount. i have been drooling over this and the bigger 110 since i first laid eyes on them. with a 2" focuser i should have a big selection of to throw at it. i have had my eye out for a nagler or 2. a 4.8 and a 13mm. Brian -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       SATMAN sage Reged: 12/02/07 Posts: 278 Loc: NJ 39.7 lat., -74.3 long Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3362470 - 09/28/09 08:14 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   the 13mm nagler works great with this scope, The Lagoon M-8 with it and an oxygen III filter are fantastic -------------------- CELESTRON/VIXEN C102 GP REFRACTOR CELESTRON SUPER C8 PLUS VIXEN 90 CUSTOM REFRACTOR ALTAZ. MOUNT QUESTAR 3.5 STANDARD POWER GUIDE II ON TRISTAND CORONADO PST DOUBLE STACKED BRANDON 94mm f/7 ON VIXEN POLARIS MOUNT VIXEN PORTA MOUNT, QUARTER HALF HITCH MOUNT BRANDON EYEPIECE SET (circa 1986) 8,12,16,24,32, 2.4X DAKIN BARLOW VARIOUS NAGLERS 3-6 ZOOM,7,9,11,13,16,24PANOPTIC ETHOS 6mm, 10mm ZEISS 10X40B/GA T*P* BINOCULARS Post Extras:       TimD scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 02/16/05 Posts: 908 Loc: CA USA Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: SATMAN]       #3362588 - 09/28/09 09:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Got a chance to use one year before last for a couple of days. Breathtaking views. Congrats! -------------------- Takahashi TSC 225 WO Megrez 102 Meade ETX 90, ETX 125 Meade LX90 Classic Orange tube C14, C90, C5+ Etc,Etc,Etc!! Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: TimD]       #3362645 - 09/28/09 10:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thanks tim, i have the filter, now i just need to find a decent deal on a used nagler. -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3366734 - 09/30/09 06:34 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   i think i am feeling a little sick. i figure by 12:30 am i will be so sick i will have to leave work early. the wife says there are 2 packages sitting by the front door. pretty good viewing -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       mikey cee Post Laureate Reged: 01/18/07 Posts: 3531 Loc: bellevue ne. Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3366772 - 09/30/09 06:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well you might as well stay at work. You'll probably die before you get home anyways if you are getting sick that fast. Mike -------------------- 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. Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mikey cee]       #3366917 - 09/30/09 07:55 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   yer right mike, it will be just as dark at 3am as 1am. besides i need the ot to pay for a nagler or 2. working 7 days till mid January. its going down to 30 tonight. time to get the winter clothing out. -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3368456 - 10/03/09 01:06 PM Attachment (14 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   the brandon came in the mail and it looks like ups handled it a little rough. when i opened the wood box the mount came in one of the bake light wing nuts was broken. used superglue on it and mounted it to my unitron 150 alt-az mount. views were ok but startest showed a little flaring so i put it away and did collimation the next afternoon. it was off just a little bit. now i am just waiting for a cloud or 2 to break to retest it. views on the moon were great. this came with a extra set of tube rings that fit my 4" unitron perfect.(guidescope rings in the making) the blue tube had quite a few touchup marks so this is going to my buddy that does car show paint jobs. he will computer match paint and it will look as good as new. here are a few pictures after i waxed it up. Brian -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3368458 - 10/03/09 01:07 PM Attachment (14 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   glued wingnut -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3368461 - 10/03/09 01:08 PM Attachment (12 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   extra rings -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3368464 - 10/03/09 01:09 PM Attachment (8 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   on its own mount -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2421 Re: new scope coming....what is it? [Re: mustgobigger]       #3368468 - 10/03/09 01:11 PM Attachment (11 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   closeup -------------------- 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 Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 3 registered and 9 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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