JWW
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Reged: 12/12/05
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thanks akman,
... do you have a gallery set of photos on this one.
you have a great collection ...
Hi Brian,
Thanks. Nothing in the gallery, maybe someday. It's in storage. Getting rid of most of my Tasco and Sear's stuff. BTW, I did you see these? BTW, I spoke with HOO and the 131 is sold.
Tasco 76.2mm refractor F/15.7
Tasco 76.2mm refractor F/15.7 (220v Motor Drive)
On another note, would you happend to know what this one is? It says Mayflower on the box and had the model 816 manual in the wooden box.
Mayflower
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mustgobigger
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hi jww,
i saw those tascos on AM last week.
that circle k mayflower looks sweet.
that mount looks like its well made.
if you ever want to part with the folded
unitron PM me.
every time i see your gallery i am amazed and spend a hour looking through it.
Nikon, Cave, Goto, Unitron, C14, Byers, sweet and Clean looking stuff.
how long have you been collecting these. 
Brian
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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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JWW
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Brian,
Collection wise ... long time. Did you notice the Mayflower isn't 1200? Have you seen a catalog with a 900 yet? If so, please give me a link.
Regards,
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dougspeterson
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But is the lense the same as one on regular lengh refractor  and are they interchangable
I understood from talking with Unitron at the time the objective lens glass is identical, just a different housing to match the different tube.
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18" Dob
12" SCT
8" TMB F6 + Chromacor
6" F6 APM/LZOS Fluorite triplet, 32", 32lbs
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mustgobigger
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jww,
if i see a catalog ill snatch it for you.
i did notice the FL and there is a vintage tasco on the bay
right now that's the same dia. and FL.
i would like to see a picture of the cell if its different
like Doug says.
is there a catalog with one of these in it.
i do not recall seeing one.
Brian
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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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Reged: 09/07/09
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Loc: Alaska, USA
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and the box ...
 Thanks again JWW for picture of the box. I managed too make a box this weekend at the woodworking shop I work at. I kinda guessed at measurements and turned out alittle larger. But looks and works fine. Can you measure or send drawings of dimensions of sun projection screens Thanks and i'll put pictures of unfinished box in shortly, john
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donnw
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Hi All:
I stopped by HOO this past Saturday in time to see the 131 and the 4" being dismantled for shipping. Seems that some lucky buyer bought both scopes outright! OK - fess up! Which one of you snuck into your savings account!? ;-) Man, that 4" was even more imposing setting loose as an OTA - huge! One of these days!
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Peace & Blessings,
Donn Williams
Member - AAVSO
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Celestron EdgeHD 11 on CGE in SkyShed POD GL5
Meade Lightbridge 12", SN10, LX200 Classic 8", AR5, 314 Brass & ETX125PE
Lunt LS60T/DS, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80BV, SV80/9D, SV NH2
Cave Astrolla 8", Zeiss Telementor II, Unitron 114, 128, 142
Towa 339, Royal Astro 76/1200, Pentax J80, Borg 100, AT 102-F/11
Goto 105, Various Sears/Tasco/Selsi/Towa 60-80mm's
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akman1955
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Okay i'll fess up too the 131c as they are hard too find. But I didn't get 4" unitron refractor. Some one else did.  It was hard decision too make and a disease I Have  . I just wonder why all the sunscreens are missing from these models . If anyone has the size too this particular model  please give me drawings. Thanks and now too pay it off  Off too work i owe,i owe...
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donnw
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Glad to hear a CN Classics member got it! -- Congratulations - It is indeed a unique and rare beauty! Enjoy...
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Peace & Blessings,
Donn Williams
Member - AAVSO
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Celestron EdgeHD 11 on CGE in SkyShed POD GL5
Meade Lightbridge 12", SN10, LX200 Classic 8", AR5, 314 Brass & ETX125PE
Lunt LS60T/DS, Stellarvue SV102ED, SV80BV, SV80/9D, SV NH2
Cave Astrolla 8", Zeiss Telementor II, Unitron 114, 128, 142
Towa 339, Royal Astro 76/1200, Pentax J80, Borg 100, AT 102-F/11
Goto 105, Various Sears/Tasco/Selsi/Towa 60-80mm's
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akman1955
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Thanks Donn, It should be in my posession today> I,am looking forward too it 
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Preston Smith
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Looking forward to your initial report, first light, and of course, pictures! 
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Preston
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26
SV115T,NHII,SV70,SV50 and Tele Vue Ranger
Vintage Refractors: Asahi-Pentax, Edmund Scientific, Tasco, Unitron
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akman1955
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Looking forward to your initial report, first light, and of course, pictures!
Thanks Preston, I recieved scope and very well packaged. The lense is immaculent as is scope.I still have too figure out how too make pictures smaller as they are all 200,000kb's. Also as you know winter is almost here (leaves are gold and almost gone) and getting below freezing at night starting next week. The forcast is for rain/clouds  must be new scope curse The north star is almost straight up here and scope might not have short enough polar alighnment screw. Most of the telescopes were sold for lower latitude. pictures will be coming 
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akman1955
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and the box ...
Hi JWW, Still do not know dimensions of solar screens . Can you pm me the size as you have them thanks,john
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akman1955
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Hi all, after looking at the 3" compact I recieved from hands on optics I think the 3" came on the 2" eq mount with extra wieght and no tray. Also the 4" compact I had must have been on a 3" eq mount with extra wieght and tray. I actually found paperwork of my original ebay auction of the 4" compact I sold 5 years ago. The buyer answered his phone and agreed too send me pictures of it. we had a good conversation.. So neat! and will keep you posted when they arrive.
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akman1955
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Hi ,here is first try at picture of box for compact I built. Hope this works
Edited by akman1955 (10/11/09 03:52 PM)
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akman1955
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 i got it
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akman1955
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another
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Preston Smith
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Great!
Lwt us know how it works under the skies - but since you just got it I'm sure it's cloudy, right? 
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Preston
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26
SV115T,NHII,SV70,SV50 and Tele Vue Ranger
Vintage Refractors: Asahi-Pentax, Edmund Scientific, Tasco, Unitron
60mm Telescope Club
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akman1955
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Hey Brian, All parts were there on mount and it's nice!! pictures soon
Edited by akman1955 (10/21/09 06:48 PM)
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akman1955
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Still haven't heard from the buyer of my original 4" compact about taking pictures for me. I will email him and ask again. Keep you posted, John Quote:
Hi all, after looking at the 3" compact I recieved from hands on optics I think the 3" came on the 2" eq mount with extra wieght and no tray. Also the 4" compact I had must have been on a 3" eq mount with extra wieght and tray. I actually found paperwork of my original ebay auction of the 4" compact I sold 5 years ago. The buyer answered his phone and agreed too send me pictures of it. we had a good conversation.. So neat! and will keep you posted when they arrive.
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