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akman1955
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Guess what it is...Fun
#3408226 - 10/24/09 01:46 PM Attachment (33 downloads)

Okay tell me what vintage refractor this is and time frame made

I know what it is but do you?

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akman1955
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Posts: 360
Loc: Alaska, USA

Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408233 - 10/24/09 01:49 PM

Also don't let blue slow motion cables affect guess as its electrical shinktube over cracked black vinyl...my instant repair...have fun

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grendel
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408245 - 10/24/09 01:55 PM

its japanese at a guess maybe early 1970's tasco?
But then I know nothing
Grendel

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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel

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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408246 - 10/24/09 01:55 PM

60's tasco?

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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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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: mustgobigger]
#3408252 - 10/24/09 01:58 PM

Not even close..try again and i'll give you hint, it's 80mm x 900fl..john

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grendel
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408257 - 10/24/09 01:59 PM

2009 carton lens?

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akman1955
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408259 - 10/24/09 02:00 PM Attachment (16 downloads)

here is close up of mount

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akman1955
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: grendel]
#3408263 - 10/24/09 02:02 PM Attachment (10 downloads)

grendel, this is probably 30/40 years old..my guess

another picture

Edited by akman1955 (10/24/09 02:04 PM)

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grendel
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408266 - 10/24/09 02:05 PM

I was just hedgeing my bets for a scope constructed with a new lens out of bits and pieces.

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akman1955
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408270 - 10/24/09 02:07 PM

They are still in business today and well known brand...hint, hint

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JamesE
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: mustgobigger]
#3408274 - 10/24/09 02:07 PM

Late 50's early 60's Tasco 7TE 60mmx900mm

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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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akman1955
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[Re: grendel]
#3408280 - 10/24/09 02:10 PM

this is a complete intact telescope not piece's. i even have original carboard box it came in. keep guessing

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grendel
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[Re: akman1955]
#3408283 - 10/24/09 02:12 PM

Prinz optics 1975

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SATMAN
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: JamesE]
#3408285 - 10/24/09 02:12 PM

Vixen ? early 1970's , The mount looks like an early polaris type mount

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CELESTRON/VIXEN C102 GP REFRACTOR
CELESTRON SUPER C8 PLUS
VIXEN 90 CUSTOM REFRACTOR ALTAZ. MOUNT
QUESTAR 3.5 STANDARD POWER GUIDE II ON TRISTAND
CORONADO PST DOUBLE STACKED
BRANDON 94mm f/7 ON VIXEN POLARIS MOUNT
VIXEN PORTA MOUNT, QUARTER HALF HITCH MOUNT
BRANDON EYEPIECE SET (circa 1986) 8,12,16,24,32, 2.4X DAKIN BARLOW
VARIOUS NAGLERS 3-6 ZOOM,7,9,11,13,16,24PANOPTIC
ETHOS 6mm, 10mm
ZEISS 10X40B/GA T*P* BINOCULARS

Edited by SATMAN (10/24/09 02:13 PM)

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akman1955
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: JamesE]
#3408286 - 10/24/09 02:13 PM

Quote:

Late 50's early 60's Tasco 7TE 60mmx900mm

Hi James, No it's not a tasco and you guys have seen this mount on other threads. Keep guessing

John

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akman1955
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: SATMAN]
#3408291 - 10/24/09 02:16 PM

Quote:

Vixen ? early 1970's , The mount looks like an early polaris type mount

You Got it!!!

I knew there was someone out there that would reconize it.

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akman1955
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408297 - 10/24/09 02:19 PM

Okay I'll take picture of another telescope for you guys too guess at. This one might be alittle harder and I won't give as many hint's

So stay tuned, John

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Chuck Faranda
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Reged: 03/31/07
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Loc: Florida

Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408298 - 10/24/09 02:19 PM

My guess is a late 60s early 70s Vixen too, but I thought they were FL 910mm.

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Chuck Faranda

See my vintage scopes at http://ccdastro.com/vintage.html

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akman1955
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: Chuck Faranda]
#3408304 - 10/24/09 02:23 PM

My Bad Chuck, Your right its 910fl..John

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akman1955
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Re: Guess what it is...Fun new

[Re: akman1955]
#3408333 - 10/24/09 02:41 PM Attachment (14 downloads)

Quote:

Okay I'll take picture of another telescope for you guys too guess at. This one might be alittle harder and I won't give as many hint's So stay tuned, John

okay here is another vintage refractor for you too guess at. This is also giving me practise at changing photo's too fit forem. the legs are not original but mount and telescope are...What is it

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