Max Lattanzi
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Hi All,
I guess you all may be glad to see this wonderful instrument that got to me in perfect working conditions (actually I drove 2.150 km to collect it...) and which need just minor make-up. It belonged to a German scientist, Hellmut Claußnitzer (I got to know the family: they are really nice people), an engineer who worked jointly with the phisicist Manfred von Ardenne.
This was used in the observatory of their Institute in Dresden, in early 50s, as per photo attached.
Not only the AS-80/1200 in the original Zeiss tube is a *real* work of art (have a look at the focuser) but the rare I-a mount is an amazing piece of mechanics that resamble to a Swiss... mmm... German watch...! 
Of course I have to come up with a whole page on this instrument, but I thought it would be nice to already share some images here... Just in case Robert is interested in something...;)
So, let's start !
Cheers,
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This wonderful baby in its case... moving...!
I am soooo glad it did not get lost...
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Eyepieces box. Some are around...
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Detail of the focuser and the half-bino finder...!
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The focuser fully extended with graduation... more on this later...
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The instrument is now out of the box. I started minor cleaning.
Again the focuser.
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Zoom on the vernier scale...!
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How would I put it: "Picture yourself at the controls of this Zeiss...!" 
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Max Lattanzi
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Zeiss Turret (reverse side)...
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Edited by Max Lattanzi (03/24/09 09:30 AM)
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The Zeiss I-a. What a beauty... and it works perfectly well...!
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Zeiss I-a, reverse view...
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The pier-mounted instrument (indoor, for the time being).
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Well, that's all for now.
I already tested the instrument and, as the two other Q1 AS-80/1200 I tested/owned, it's callenging the 4" modern apos I put nearby -- apart from the dimmer image (this is uncoated), resolutionwise is really a toss-up. More later.
I am so glad I was given the opportunity to preserve this wonderful piece of optomechanics -- not to mention a niece piece of history. Hope you like it !
Thanks
Max
PS/ For Paolo "the Milanese": I was not scratching my belly, rather on a business trip...
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These are the beautiful things from those big boys will ever dream!
Fantastic authentic condition of a perfect Zeiss telescope.
Please keep this wonderful patina!
Congratulations, Max!
Many Greetings from Germany
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Dan /schechter
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Max, Wow!!! I have a E 80/1200 that dates from around 1910 and is machined like a tank and also produces wonderful images. However, I do not have the mount it originally came with, so I mount it on a modern mount with rings. It`s very fun to own.
Congratulations and please keep the pictures coming.
Dan
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I never saw a turret with the wild color filter wheels like that before. Fantastic!! And a beautiful instrument!!! 
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Wow, wow, wow! The workmanship is tremendous, and all the accessories. Truly unusual! Thanks for sharing. Is it ok if I download those pictures for my album of other people's cool scopes? Rich
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Max Lattanzi
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Fantastic authentic condition of a perfect Zeiss telescope.
Please keep this wonderful patina!
Hi Gerd,
I shall...
Ciao !
Max
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Is it ok if I download those pictures for my album of other people's cool scopes? Rich
Rich,
Sure ! Go ahead...!
Thanks
Max
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Thank you Max..
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Excellent, and thanks for posting  .
The color filter wheels are a new one on me, too. Very nice.
I don't believe I've ever seen a commercial scope with half a binocular as a finder. Is it stock  ?
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Astrojensen
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Hi Keith
Yes, the half-binocular finder is indeed stock. Zeiss has used those for finderscopes from before WW1 to the early 70'ies.
Clear skies!
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The color filter wheels are a new one on me, too. Very nice.
Hi Keith, wait and see the AS-100/1000 of the 60s I'm almost finished with. Hopefully this w/e at the Obs... 
Max
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Yes, the half-binocular finder is indeed stock. Zeiss has used those for finderscopes from before WW1 to the early 70'ies.
That's right. You may also see them on the 1920 Zeiss catalogues that John Pons gave to Rober for the Classic Telescope site.
Max
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Astrojensen
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Hi Max
I have a borrowed copy of that catalogue, German edition, from, I believe 1916 (but it could be 1920 as well).
I intend to scan it, and send the files to Robert Provin's site, but my scanner has some troubles I'm working on.
Clear skies!
Thomas, Denmark
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Hi Thomas,
As a matter of fact, I know someone with the original one.
My scanner is working fine but so far it has been very difficult to get that piece of literature closer to my desk... 
Looking forward though...
Shall keep you posted...!
Cheers,
Max
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