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woodsman
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Reged: 03/12/08
Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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One shot of the whole case
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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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woodsman
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Reged: 03/12/08
Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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A shot of the scope
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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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woodsman
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Reged: 03/12/08
Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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Everything is in very good shape. I will put the eyepiece/filter package up for sale, as I only wanted the telescope. Rich
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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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johnjlove
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Reged: 01/02/06
Posts: 41
Loc: Colorado
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Wow! I saw that one and passed it up...  stupid me, eh!?
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woodsman
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Reged: 03/12/08
Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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Hi John:
I saw it about 15 minutes after it went in on Friday night and by Sat. afternoon, it was on its way home with me. I gave him a few extra bucks over the money he wanted, because it was in such great shape. It is a 1973 model and the optics look very nice. I went to the Vernonscope website, which lists the costs for the lenses, barlows, and the filters. I was surprised. The amazing thing is that a guy came by before me, looked, and passed on the deal. I don't have a clue as to how someone interested enough to come by and look, could pass up a complete set of Brandon lenses for this price. I'm certainly glad that they did. Enjoy the day. Rich
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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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Telescopeman54
Vendor - Trapezium Telescopes & Services, LLC.
Reged: 08/17/07
Posts: 1541
Loc: New Hampshire
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I'm in tears with envy!!! Not that it makes much difference since I'm way up here in FROZEN New Hampshire!
Nice score!!
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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woodsman
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 03/12/08
Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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Hey folks:
Here is a Scope Newtonian for 15 bucks? How can one go wrong? Scope telescope
It is a model 2525??
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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
Edited by woodsman (10/21/08 12:22 AM)
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strdst
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 03/23/08
Posts: 830
Loc: Oregon USA
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Dawg!
So what is the square footage of YOUR house? 
other Keith
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clintwhitman
Caveman
Reged: 01/01/07
Posts: 2425
Loc: ValVerde CA(SoEasyaCavemanCanD...
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I am dieing to know Check this out it in Idaho and as the Caveman would I am dieing to know what it is. Those Brandons are a good deal for you You hit the jackpot!!
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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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woodsman
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Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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Hey:
If anyone is in the San Antonio area, an Edmund 4 1/4 inch for $130. Also, he has a Stargazer 4 1/4 for $150.
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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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Ramon Miro
super member
Reged: 08/09/04
Posts: 114
Loc: Rockville, MD
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Haven't seen too many of these with the 8 inch OTA. Located in Warrenton, VA. 8 inch Edmund fork-mount
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JamesE
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Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 1097
Loc: Westbank, BC, Canada
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114 Unitron
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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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albert1
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Reged: 01/01/07
Posts: 1366
Loc: Northern New Jersey
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WOW! To think someone passed up those Vernonscope EP's. You're lucky everyone does'nt know what we know. Last month I picked up a Coulter Odyssey 10 w/Astro Systems 2-speed Crayford for pennies. The night before another guy looked at it and offered the seller $20 less than what the seller wanted. After I took it the seller called and told me the other guy came back for it and was very disappointed it was gone. I have a feeling that may have happened when the other guy went home and researched that set of Vernonscope EP's. Congradulations.
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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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woodsman
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Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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I just got very lucky with the Vernonscope eps. I wasn't expecting that when I walked in. It was a once in a lifetime chance encounter. I really just wanted the older C8 which is in really great shape.
Let me ask you about the C90 you have. I have one as well and I would like to try it with the larger eyepieces. Do you need that LAR to use the 1.25 eyepieces? Thanks, Rich
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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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albert1
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Posts: 1366
Loc: Northern New Jersey
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Quote:
I just got very lucky with the Vernonscope eps. I wasn't expecting that when I walked in. It was a once in a lifetime chance encounter. I really just wanted the older C8 which is in really great shape.
Let me ask you about the C90 you have. I have one as well and I would like to try it with the larger eyepieces. Do you need that LAR to use the 1.25 eyepieces? Thanks, Rich
Hey Rich, I was gonna pm ya but thought others may be interested too.
Yes, you'll need the LAR for the new 1.25 visual back you'll also need. That's the only way to get the 1.25 diagonal on there. That original LAR was a little tough to find. I placed a wanted ad for it. I was told the Meade ETX's LAR does not fit the Orange C-90. It really improved the visual performance of that little guy. Next it needs a SCT focuser, I hate that helical ring.
I noticed what you got for the Vernonscope set. I love to see somebody get a find like that. How were you able to keep your composure when you saw that beautiful wooden box set? The drive home must have been sweeeeeeeet. 
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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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woodsman
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Reged: 03/12/08
Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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I had honestly never ever seen a set like that. It had filters and everything. I didn't know what in the world it was worth until I went to the website and saw the prices. I know that they must be just great eyepieces, but I thought that if I looked through them, I wouldn't want to sell them.
Thanks for the info on the LAR. I will not get one for the ETX. Rich.
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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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okiestarman56
super member
Reged: 04/10/08
Posts: 497
Loc: 36.9'33" N 95.23'29" W
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Older tasco 60 x 1000 at goodwill. tasco
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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Glassthrower
Vendor - Galactic Stone & Ironworks
Reged: 04/07/05
Posts: 16347
Loc: Kuiper Belt
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There is a 5" Edmund refractor on Don Rothman's Teletrade list right now.
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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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teast
professor emeritus
Reged: 11/10/07
Posts: 500
Loc: Kentucky
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Not sure, but I think it's a Towa or Royal. Here's the link:
60mm Towa or Royal?
Somebody should grab this quick. If it's not a Towa/Royal can someone venture a guess? (I'm not the seller.)
-Tom
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woodsman
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Posts: 1069
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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I spoke to Don Rothman about the scope and he said he doesn't think it is an Edmunds, but possibly a Jaegers. He said it is a PVC pipe, and the focuser has some issues. He did say that it looked to be a homemade thing, and it is about 6 feet long, but in fairly good shape. I will post pictures if he sends me some later tonight. Richard
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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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