habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
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There is currently an ad posted on AstroMart for a very rare equatorial mounting from a Meade 4-inch f/15 Photo-Equatorial refractor as sold during the late 1970s. It can be viewed at:
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=651406
There aren't too many of these around. They were made in Japan by the same company that provided Unitron with its scopes. However, the Meade version was superior to the comparable #152 or #160 equatorial models.
Edited by habsburg8 (10/20/09 07:51 PM)
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Firewood
super member
Reged: 10/27/07
Posts: 145
Loc: 29°7' N, 95°4' W
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This is on the San Antonio Craigslist. An RV-6? Link
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Clear skies,
Jeff
Nexstar 8 GPS XLT
40mm Optiluxe, 22mm LVW, 13mm Widescan III, 8.8mm 5k UWA, 6.7mm 4k UWA, Plossls
Houston Astronomical Society
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albert1
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 01/01/07
Posts: 1455
Loc: Northern New Jersey
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That RV-6 looks pretty complete and in nice shape. I'd take it for that price. I have 2 of these and the optics are usually outstanding as most of us know.
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Albert
1 Great 'ole Newt
6 Good 'ole Newts
3 Great 'ole Cats
1 Lousy 'ole Newt
One of these days I'll try a Refractor other than my 90mm finderscope
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magic612
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Reged: 09/30/08
Posts: 1035
Loc: Somewhere south of Chicago, IL
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Being a bit "green" to the whole classic scope scene, I don't know if this is a find or not - vintage Japan Manon? Since the shipping would be a killer for me, maybe someone closer to the Northwest would get a better shipping deal on it, or better yet, pick it up. Not much detail in the description, and the photos don't show much either, but it's listed as being in gently used condition.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?itemID=5380130
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- 10" Orion Dob, 127mm f/9 refractor, 127mm f/4.4 refractor, 5" f/8 Dob (homemade), 90mm f/10 Orion refractor, 114mm f/8 reflector, Tasco 11TE-5 reflector, 60mm Sears 6333-A refractor
- Orion Vista 10x50s, Sears #6207 7x35's, Jason Statesman 7x35's
Yes, I'm addicted to telescopes and binoculars. I am getting help. Every time I look at the heavens, it helps.
http://www.eyesonthesky.com
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tim53
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/17/04
Posts: 2299
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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That's definitely a 6" (or possibly an 8", if that dude is really big!). Too bad the pics aren't better. Looks like it might be a Springfield mount.
If I were close, I'd definitely check it out (I'm something of a Springfield nutjob) 
Anybody live close enough to check it out for me? If it is a Springfield, at that price I'd be happy to compensate a CNer for their time and shipping, pending better pics.
PM me, if so. I'll ask the seller for better pics.
-Tim.
I haven't gotten a reply from the seller, so he must not be interested in talking to someone all the way from Los Angeles!
-Tim.
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"In the old days, before the discovery of eruptions, the lava had to be carried by hand down the mountain and thrown on the sleeping villagers. This took a lot of time." - New Yorker Cartoon, ~ 1980
Hatch Observatory details:
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=3593949&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=all&fpart=1&vc=&PHPSESSID=
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Jae
professor emeritus
Reged: 04/13/06
Posts: 609
Loc: New England
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There is currently an ad posted on AstroMart for a very rare equatorial mounting from a Meade 4-inch f/15 Photo-Equatorial refractor as sold during the late 1970s. (MEMBER JAE PARK, ARE YOU PARTING OUT YOUR SCOPE???) It can be viewed at:
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=651406
There aren't too many of these around. They were made in Japan by the same company that provided Unitron with its scopes. However, the Meade version was superior to the comparable #152 or #160 equatorial models.
John, If you look at the ad, you'll see that it is not me but a fellow from AZ. I would NEVER PART OUT my Meade. I'd be happy to rescue and put it back together however.
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Jae
Edited by Jae (10/20/09 12:33 PM)
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habsburg8
scholastic sledgehammer
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Jae:
This is a rare scope and you are one of the few owners known. I cannot understand why someone would elect to do this--one amateur astronomer from Seattle has had repeated offers of over $4,500 for his complete Meade 4-inch telescope, but he won't sell the coveted instrument at any price.
The seller from Arizona probably intends to remount the optical tube assembly on something lighter for more portability. Frankly, if I was the owner of this rare Meade 4-inch #420 Equatorial it WOULD NEVER GET PARTED OUT.
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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/12/07
Posts: 2636
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Celestron 8-inch Telescope and Tripod - $150
hurry
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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
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tim53
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/17/04
Posts: 2299
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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Looks like a super C8+, so Byers drive.
Why don't those happen to me!?
Actually, there's one of these locally too, but the pics and ad don't mention the tripod or wedge. it does have a Parks binoviewer, though. But at $550, it's pretty much retail.
-Tim.
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"In the old days, before the discovery of eruptions, the lava had to be carried by hand down the mountain and thrown on the sleeping villagers. This took a lot of time." - New Yorker Cartoon, ~ 1980
Hatch Observatory details:
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=3593949&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=all&fpart=1&vc=&PHPSESSID=
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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
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link fixed, sorry
phoenix CL link
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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
Edited by mustgobigger (10/22/09 12:30 AM)
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Jae
professor emeritus
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Posts: 609
Loc: New England
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phoenix CL <a href="Japanese reflector, this Seikanon" target="_blank">link</a>
circular loop ?
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Jae
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David E
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Reged: 05/25/06
Posts: 3244
Loc: North Carolina
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Here's a watch to match.
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David E
"If there was life on other planets, we would have sent them some foreign aid by now." -commedian James Gregory
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albert1
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Posts: 1455
Loc: Northern New Jersey
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Celestron 8-inch Telescope and Tripod - $150
hurry
Nice. Hope someone here jumps on that quick.
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Albert
1 Great 'ole Newt
6 Good 'ole Newts
3 Great 'ole Cats
1 Lousy 'ole Newt
One of these days I'll try a Refractor other than my 90mm finderscope
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akman1955
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Reged: 09/07/09
Posts: 1077
Loc: Alaska, USA
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Yes Totally agree  someone get it...Quote:
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Celestron 8-inch Telescope and Tripod - $150
hurry
Nice. Hope someone here jumps on that quick.
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classic scopes unitrons/tasco/sears/san & strieffe...Too much!
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tim53
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/17/04
Posts: 2299
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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on the 'bay: Tal 2
I wasn't sure I should post this, because from the pics it looks to be in pretty rough shape, with a broken or missing tube ring and focus knob.
-Tim.
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"In the old days, before the discovery of eruptions, the lava had to be carried by hand down the mountain and thrown on the sleeping villagers. This took a lot of time." - New Yorker Cartoon, ~ 1980
Hatch Observatory details:
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=3593949&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=all&fpart=1&vc=&PHPSESSID=
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okiestarman56
professor emeritus
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Posts: 592
Loc: 36.9'33" N 95.23'29" W
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Auction in Oregon 24" and other stuff
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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 15TE #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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Eric P
sage
Reged: 04/04/05
Posts: 398
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Oh dear Lord... I don't think any classic telescope ad will ever top this Cassegrain. Good luck to any locals.
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tim53
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/17/04
Posts: 2299
Loc: Highland Park, CA
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Whoah! I tried to search for any other info on that Cassegrain, but couldn't find anything. Does anybody know anything about it?
-Tim.
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"In the old days, before the discovery of eruptions, the lava had to be carried by hand down the mountain and thrown on the sleeping villagers. This took a lot of time." - New Yorker Cartoon, ~ 1980
Hatch Observatory details:
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=3593949&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=all&fpart=1&vc=&PHPSESSID=
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woodsman
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Reged: 03/12/08
Posts: 1335
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
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The heck with the telescope, did you see that Weller soldering iron? 
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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, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/12/07
Posts: 2636
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or those vintage binos.
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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
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