akman1955
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Hi all, just wondering how many unitron 4" and 3" compact refractors are in members hands? Please post pictures and how you came about getting them. Will see how rare they are. Thanks, John
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akman1955
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No one has any 
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mustgobigger
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lets see yours.
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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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akman1955
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 i'am at work now and will take pictures later at home,but anyone have any more  ..Also Brian That was a good movie (the dark night or should have been called the Joker)
Edited by akman1955 (10/21/09 03:58 PM)
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mustgobigger
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i agree, heath ledger stole the show in that movie.
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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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akman1955
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Yes member JWW has one ..a 3" I believe as seen from pictures in other thread about compact refractors.Quote:
No one has any
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akman1955
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No one has any
I guess there are not that many that cn members own as there is no response I must own more then 2/3 out there then... as JWW is only other I know of. Heck I can't even part one out(make a fortune and retire) as there is no incomplete ones out there then. John
Edited by akman1955 (10/22/09 12:23 AM)
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Bonco
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I don't know how many and maybe its a fine scope. But when they came out my opinion was Unitron was going a direction that wouldn't work. Their long tube scopes were so elegant and the stubby just didn't seem to fit in. Reminds me of when Triumph motorcycles changed from their classic models to ones that emulated the Japanese competition. They soon went out of business.
Traditional 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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akman1955
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I don't know how many and maybe its a fine scope. But when they came out my opinion was Unitron was going a direction that wouldn't work. Their long tube scopes were so elegant and the stubby just didn't seem to fit in. Reminds me of when Triumph motorcycles changed from their classic models to ones that emulated the Japanese competition. They soon went out of business.
Traditional Bill
Hi Bill, I like the traditional scope's too.You can't beat them for looks. So this is an edsel in the telescope world  but I love it anyway as it's differant  and still has unitron quality construction like all the older stuff. If you notice most modern bikes are going back too traditional styling as is cars (mustang/camaro/challenger). Maybe I lean towards the compacts as it was my first unitron, a 4" compact.I thought it was outstanding performer. Pictures will be coming on that one as I sold it too Mr Snyder in california about 5 years ago. He told me he was impressed with the optic's too. Thanks for input, John
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akman1955
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Also I still think you can't beat a unitron EQ mount for looks and just a nice mount in all size's from 2" too 6"..That is for a classic scope, John
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Bonco
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Also I still think you can't beat a unitron EQ mount for looks and just a nice mount in all size's from 2" too 6"..That is for a classic scope, John
Amen to that. I have two Unitron's set up in the house just to display their beauty...The mounts in particular.
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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akman1955
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 Bill ,You know i was born in florida but lived here most my life. i should be called miamiman1955. glad you appreciate the classic's, john
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Bonco
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Warning...Thread drift follows. John, I lived 5 years in Alaska on Kodiak Island. Love Alaska and flew into Fairbanks many times. Big difference in lifestyle compared to Florida. hehehe...Stay warm. But hey you you get some awesome northern lights. (astro content)
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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akman1955
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Loc: Alaska, USA
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 bill yes it is big life style change but unless you have lived here ..most people don't understand. Best kept secret in world..i was told once by a person i befriended on ebay and he/wife came on trip here from ny...don't ever leave that place he said. but sadly i'am ageing and winters are getting long. i need too kick my feet in white sand not snow someday. greatful for great life here tho.. lots of memory's and sorry for off topic discussion..back too topic, anyone out there have a compact unitron refractor If not then i would say truly rare bird like brian said.  john
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