Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Classic Telescopes Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Glassthrower Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks Reged: 04/07/05 Posts: 16328 Loc: Kuiper Belt Useful Classic Scopes Links       #1546215 - 04/15/07 05:38 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   This will be an ongoing thread to provide a central location for the most useful information in this forum. Although this thread will be locked and "read only" to reduce chatter, I am open to all suggestions regarding what should be linked here. Feel free to post in the forum or PM me with links, suggestions, corrections, etc. Cloudy Nights Image Posting Rules - PLEASE READ - CN Image Posting Guidelines Helpful tips for re-sizing photos to meet CN requirements - Helpful Image Resizing Info What to do about telescope-purchase scams - http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/2904023 The Cloudy Nights Classic Scopes Photo Gallery - Post photos of your classic scopes here and view photos posted by others. Comments are welcomed and encouraged. CN Classic Scopes Photo Gallery Home-built Classic Scopes - Homebuilt Classic Scopes An informative discussion about classic home-built scopes complete with photos. Classic Scopes Discussion Archive List - Classic Scopes discussion archive list A listing of all "major" discussions in this forum about various classic scopes - sorted alphabetically by manufacturer/brand. (has not been updated in some time, so all of the threads are quite old, but still very useful) Classic Scope Photos - Classic Scope Photos from CN members Some members share photos of their favorite classic scopes. Which Classic Scope for you? - Which Classic Scope for you? Some helpful tips and advice about choosing a classic scope. 10 Most Revolutionary Scopes ever made - The 10 Most Revolutionary scopes ever made. A thought-provoking discussion about revolutionary scope designs and their evolution. Vintage Sears Tower and Discoverer telescopes - Vintage Sears Tower and Discoverer telescopes. A long discussion about various Sears scopes complete with lots of photos. "The Great Full Moon Star Party" "The Great Full Moon Star Party" An interesting and photo-filled discussion that showcases some unique vintage refractors, including John Pon's mammoth observatory-class Goto Kogaku, Clint Whitman's superb scopes, and more - not to be missed! Robert Provin's Classic Telescope Catalog Site. Robert Provin's Classic Telescope Catalog and Brochure site. CN'er Robert Provin has assembled a growing collection of vintage telescope catalogs and brochures. This is a time capsule of scopes from days gone by - useful and entertaining. Some discussions about the definition of a "Classic Scope" : What is a Classic? My definition of a classic scope Ranking optical quality in vintage scopes What is a good "sleeper" vintage refractor? What are the Rarest Telescopes you know of? ... Edited by Glassthrower (10/03/09 01:18 PM) Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 9 registered and 6 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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