habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
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Upon further evaluation of the photographs, especially looking at the size relationship of the focuser to the diameter of the fiberglass tube, this COULD BE A CAVE OPTICAL CO. 12.5-INCH, 14.25-INCH, OR 16-INCH. Cave used that same mounting design on those Observatory scopes. If so, then the seller's "inherited" reflector telescope is an extremely rare one.
Comments from Cave collectors?
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terrapin
super member
Reged: 03/15/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Oakland, CA
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Nope. Wasn't me, unfortunately.
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 798
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A classic Criterion RV-6 Dynascope reflector telescope on the Maine Craiglist. The ad for the vintage 6-inch F/8.3 Newtonian was placed on June 11, 2009. The link to the website is:
http://maine.craigslist.org/pho/1217227078.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
These older Criterion scopes seem to appear in the secondary marketplace on a regular basis.
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Happy-Idiot
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 04/06/06
Posts: 2780
Loc: 3rd Rock
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B&L on E-vilbay
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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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Darenwh
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 05/11/06
Posts: 1219
Loc: Covington, GA
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That NY scope looks like a sweet scope. I believe those are rotating rings holding the OTA. Too bad I cannot go see it and pick it up in person.
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Daren
Covington, GA
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tim53
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 12/17/04
Posts: 1421
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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I would have guessed 10", maybe 12.5". Looks like a Cave.
If the seller on craigslist is hard to reach or make arrangements to see the scope, I'd suspect a scam. If it's a scam, it ought to be flagged. Does anyone recognize these photos from another ad somewhere?
-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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JamesE
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 10/22/07
Posts: 1097
Loc: Westbank, BC, Canada
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I would have guessed 10", maybe 12.5". Looks like a Cave.
If the seller on craigslist is hard to reach or make arrangements to see the scope, I'd suspect a scam. If it's a scam, it ought to be flagged. Does anyone recognize these photos from another ad somewhere?
-Tim.
This was posted a while back and someone here was pursuing it at that time. Couldn't tell you how long ago though.
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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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tim53
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 12/17/04
Posts: 1421
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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8" Newt on orange co., CA craigslist: 8" Newt
The ad lacks photos, but based on what little description there is, I got to wondering if it might be an old Meade or Cave. I sent the seller an email, and will let folks know what I learn (unless it's a rare bird in fantastic condition, in which case I'll hie myself on down there, pick it up, and THEN tell you about it!  )
-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: 1421
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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This one looks nice, but way overpriced, IMHO: 76mm Tasco
Also on OC, CA craigslist.
-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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apfever
journeyman
Reged: 05/13/08
Posts: 7
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The ad has already been pulled. I'm wondering if this was the Selsi refractor sorta new in the box. If so, then I'm the one that has it.
Neil
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CHASLX200
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 09/29/07
Posts: 1806
Loc: Tampa area Florida
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A large Parks? Newtonian reflector is listed on the Hudson Valley, New York Craigslist. It was posted on June 11, 2009. The mounting design is decidedly different yet similar to a Cave Astrola. (My understanding is that Parks purchased the casting patterns after Cave went out of business.)
The size of the telescope is hard to judge, but my best guess is a 10-inch with a focal ratio of about F/7. Interesting story as how the owner "inherited" the scope. (How many of us have moved into a house with a classic telescope just sitting there? I wouldn't mind getting another Sears 90mm that way!!!)
The link to the ad is:
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/for/1196398526.html
(I am not the seller of the telescope.)
What is this telescope? Opinions?
Looks like a Cave 2.5" Shaft mount. My guess it's a 12.5" Cave observatory.
Chas
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tim53
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 12/17/04
Posts: 1421
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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8" Newt on orange co., CA craigslist: 8" Newt
The ad lacks photos, but based on what little description there is, I got to wondering if it might be an old Meade or Cave. I sent the seller an email, and will let folks know what I learn (unless it's a rare bird in fantastic condition, in which case I'll hie myself on down there, pick it up, and THEN tell you about it! )
-Tim.
I talked to the seller. It's a homebuilt on an altazimuth mount (though I haven't seen pics). He said that the mirror was made by someone in Santa Ana. He had the mirror tested by members of the Riverside Telescope Makers about 10 years ago, and they said that it was optically very good.
I'm probably going to let this one go, but if the seller sends me more info on it, I'll pass it along here in case someone is interested.
-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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scopelover
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Reged: 02/02/08
Posts: 77
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Ok, I've left yet another phone message to Aaron re the poss. Cave scope. One month ago, I had a scheduled appt. to go see it etc... When I called to confirm directions/etc before I left (as agreed by phone 2 days before), no answer to his phone. I left multiple messages then (as I had taken time off to go look at Aaron's scope) .. Never a response.
So ... on good faith ... One more try today to connect with him as I live very close by to Accord.
So far .. no response.
-alexander
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Mr Magoo
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 11/05/05
Posts: 999
Loc: Franklin, Indiana
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Interesting. When were these produced? Swift Cat
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Franklin, IN
Member, Indiana Astronomical Society
B.S.A. Astronomy Merit Badge Counselor
6" f/10 Dob
Vintage Sears Discoverer 4-6305A 60mm
Vintage Manon 60mm (The Marsha Scope)
Criterion RV-6
My CN Photo Gallery
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clintwhitman
Caveman
Reged: 01/01/07
Posts: 2425
Loc: ValVerde CA(SoEasyaCavemanCanD...
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Looks alot like a painted Meade RG to me. The cradle looks like the one on my RG 12.5 
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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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CHASLX200
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 09/29/07
Posts: 1806
Loc: Tampa area Florida
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I have a Meade RG mount and that mount in the CL ad looks nothing like a Meade mount.
It sure looks like a Cave 2.5" mount, as for the OTA who knows.
Chas
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clintwhitman
Caveman
Reged: 01/01/07
Posts: 2425
Loc: ValVerde CA(SoEasyaCavemanCanD...
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it is more that likely a Cave. The pictures to small and my eyes to old to tell!! The tangent arm and the flat style cradle reminds me more of the RG than my Astrola. I have never seen a 2.5 Astrola mount. The tube looks like it has a cave plaque on it. 
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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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CHASLX200
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 09/29/07
Posts: 1806
Loc: Tampa area Florida
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it is more that likely a Cave. The pictures to small and my eyes to old to tell!! The tangent arm and the flat style cradle reminds me more of the RG than my Astrola. I have never seen a 2.5 Astrola mount. The tube looks like it has a cave plaque on it.
I have a Cave 2.5" observatory mount, but mine has a threaded shaft. On the Meade RG mount you would notice the round Dec lock knob just above the setting circle.
Chas
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Bonco
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 04/17/06
Posts: 2296
Loc: Florida
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Ten inch F/6 Custom Delux cave here on the classifieds, Reflector list.
Bill
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RV6
Meade 2045
6 inch f/4 RFT R. Fagin Optics
TV Genesis
2.4 inch Lafayette Equitorial
3 inch Polarex/Unitron Equitorial
10 inch Zhumell
PST 40mm Solar scope
4 inch F/15 Antares
2.4 inch Unitron Equitorial
Tasco 10K 80mm/1200mm
Towa 339 Restored
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GeneDiG
sage
Reged: 05/31/05
Posts: 286
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My guess is sometime during the Comet Halley daze. I've seen these sold under Tasco and Jason as well. Tanzutsu seems to be the Japanese watermark.
Here is a review of Celestron's Tabletop 76 which seems very similar to Swift's little scope. It was not well received.
http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=253
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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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