akman1955
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Here is my early model 150 alt /az mount. How many are out there  as i have only seen deluxe EQ model 152 or 160. John
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Another picture..
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 one more..
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John, Very cool! I didn't know that Unitron even made an Alt-az mount like that. Now is the model 150 a 75mm or 102mm? Looks pretty good size. I think the bigger picture is what happened to your kitchen cabinets?? Most are oak, and then the left side uppers are birch ply? Is this a work in progress? 
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Hi Rich, yes the whole house is a mess and kitchen still has some more cabinet's too hang. The other cabinet's are at base of telescope in last picture. It is a 102mm with super focuser and I would say pre 1958 model. It is very heavy tube and mount. Did they make them thicker tubes back then john
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I think they did John. I'm no Unitron expert though. Brian or Clint would know.
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 also a neighbor of mine just bought a Alaska rail road caboose this weekend and plan too open coffee shop. But what a neat observatory the would make from cupola   dont mean too get off topic but differant..john
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Only in Alaska!! 
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here is mine,
john i would think yours is a 1950's
model.
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Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160
4" Jaegertron
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4" mount
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4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
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Quote:
also a neighbor of mine just bought a Alaska rail road caboose this weekend and plan too open coffee shop. But what a neat observatory the would make from cupola dont mean too get off topic but differant..john
just wait till he turns on those rotating searchlights
for 6 months to celebrate his grand opening.
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Meade 880 Deluxe
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4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor
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 hey brian i suggested that too the gal that bought it..have the flashing beacon on when your open as its along the main highway too anchorage. a friend of mine will be doing the electrical renovasion for her.  Also rich is right 'only in alaska' but that's why i love it here..john
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yes Brian i think your right about age (1958 or earlier). Also nice scope you have ...mine came with both deluxe forcuser's for 3" and 4" with aluminum knob's. They both screw into bushing so easy too change out. the 4' super focuser is on it in picture. Very heavy tube, so like i ask before...did they make tubes thicker back then
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akman1955
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this lense assembly came with unitron scope and rubber eyeshield pull's off.It's 1 1/4" diameter by 4" long with nice lense's on both end's. It's all metal and look's like a eyepiece. Fit's in draw tube and no marking's. What is it ...a barlow john
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another pic and it has coating's on lense's and unitron quality
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akman1955
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Hey brian , when did they start making the alt/az mount you have and how many 4" unitron do you have?
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mustgobigger
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hey john,
not sure what year mine is. i will have to do some research.
i would think late 70's maybe only because its good shape.
i put this one together with legs coming from the netherlands
and the cradle from arizona. tripod legs were redone
and i made the spreader tray.
i currently have (4) 4" unitrons and a 4" jaegertron
(no mount)that is custom unitron with a jaeger cell fitted to unitron tube and a longer dewshield i made to slip fit
the jaeger's lens cell.
also, john take a look inside both ends of your tube and
see if there is a metal counterweight inside.
(looks like a lead doughnut)
i had a couple unitrons that had this counterweight.
might be why it feels so heavy. they probably made the tubes thicker back then also.
that barlow looks like it might be ATM'ed.
show a picture of glass end if you can.
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WOW!! brian you are into some nice scope's  do you have a warehouse too store all the telescope's i'll try too take picture's of glass end but there's glass on both end's. the black metal at top is beveled so it self centering i guess. it's a very nice "what ever it is" ocular like i said it came with this 50's scope. i'll send too you if you want too look at..meanwhile stay tune, john 
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Also any chance i can buy (have you make) wood triangle speader for me Let's see pictures of the speader you made..thanks, john
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mustgobigger
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hi john,
let me look when i get home for pictures.
do you have the original hardware.
Brian
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Meade 880 Deluxe
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4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor
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no i don't have original hardware brian. but have unitron legs that take triangle brace...any suggestions on attaching too bolts on leg's thanks john
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mustgobigger
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when i made mine i made brass brackets that hook onto
leg bolts.
pictures later.
Brian
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Meade 880 Deluxe
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4" Jaegertron
4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor
4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor
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hi john,
i did make one extra and here are a few pictures of
how i made.
tray holds 5 (my) eyepieces
pm me if your interested.
Brian
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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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brackets slide on bolt and little hook keeps it from
coming off if you move tripod.
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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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tray is mahogany and brass brackets.
part is a little dusty.
going to have to get duster out.
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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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Yes Brian, i'am interested and you don't know what dust is because i live on dirt road with lots traffic  i will get back too you later, have too go too work now:( you do good work brian! Do oculars come with it thanks,john
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akman1955
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Here is picture of one end and when i look thru it about 1" away from object on desk it magnify's about 10x / 20x and very clear.
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other end of unknown ocular where rubber eye shield attach's, any guess's at what it is
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mustgobigger
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i wonder if thats one of those terrestrial eyepieces
that flip the view for you.
never seen one like that.
ill pm you in a hour when i get home.
Brian
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Meade 826
Meade 880 Deluxe
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4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor
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one more with rubber shield in place and coating is purple/blue
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akman1955
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oh and it inverts the image too. unitron quality and heavy...all metal and nice finish. collumation tool Old style barlow your guess is as good as mine, john
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brian, thanks for trade on tripod brace for my unitron part Do you have list or pictures of anything else of your unitron parts that you made if not it would still be interesting too see what you have fabricated.. Thanks again, john
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mustgobigger
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hi john,
i have had to make several parts for unitrons
the only extras i have right now are 4" sunscreens.
ill post some pictures in my photobucket link
of parts i made.
ill name folder unitron atm.
i have several folders of scopes i have and used to own.
Brian
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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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i posted a few photos but i am sure i missed a few.
use link at bottom of my bio.
brian
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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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  OOH Ah! Nice can't control self  don't ever sell please  ..john
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I have just finished restoring my 4" Unitron (#152).... gosh I wish I had your workshop skills, Brian.... lovely work.
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Hi David, please show pictures!  We would like too see your restored 152 unitron.  thanks, John
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John, I am delighted to share a few photos of my Unitron 152. I understand that the tail end and main tube of my scope are not pure Unitron but everything seems to function very well. I believe main tube is made from duralium (unpainted, but seems to have a coating of clear lacquer)… it is very well made… and the objective lens is green coated Unitron housed in a cell without collimation ears. The scope has been well used over the years.
My main recent ‘restoration’ (perhaps not the best word for what I have done) included making a box to house the scope and one to house the synchronous motor and control box , extending the latitude screw to allow adjustment to 25 degrees, making and restoring simple collars to hold my 60mm guidescope and making a tray for the tripod. Photos here and below.
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The box to house the motor, contoll box, mounting brackets and 240-110v converter....
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Nice David, no matter what it looks too be a great scope it is!! Thanks for sharing and more pictures..please,,john
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The tripod tray....
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The latitude extension to allow adjustment to 25 degrees...
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Thank's David...us unitron collecter's really enjoy this!! Any pictures of green lense?? Thanks,john
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You must just be going into summer there,, as we are starting winter here in alaska..10f out now and snow..we share kinda same flag.bigdipper /north star here and southern cross for you..neat!! thanks, david...john
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Yes, summer is approaching. It is 28 Celsius here... so off to the beach with my latest 'Sky and Telescope' for a coffee. I certainly admire you guys braving such harsh weather late at night.... shows real commitment. Below is a photo of the green lens... not too great a shot.
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nice picture David!! i appreciate it! green lense is rare on unitrons/ polarex scopes. yes we are opposite's in season's, but someday will visit where your at. thanks again David....john, 
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david, on your scope what is the 60mm guide scope john
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Hi Guys - do you have any photos taken using a 102mm Unitron?
What sort of detail can you see on Jupiter?
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8" f6, 2.1" secondary mirror,
custom built Newtonian with
JMI EV-3n Focuser & NEQ6 Pro mount.
Takahashi LE 5mm eyepiece & 2 x Tak. Barlow.
Williams Optics SWAN Eyepieces - 2" 40mm & 25mm, 1.25" 15mm & 9mm.
Canon EOS 1000D camera with prime focus &
eyepiece projection accessories.
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alpal i sure don't have any. i'am sure there might be other unitron user's who have. So chime in if you have pictures thru your 4" unitron ...john
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The 60mm guidescope is an Amasco (F = 700mm). I don't know much about this brand. My guess is that it is similar vintage to the Unitron (60s/70s) as it came with the main scope when I purchased the whole set-up from the original owner back in the very early 80s... so at least 70s. The Amasco performs adequately as a guidescope but is not the same quality finish as the Unitron.
Cheers
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Quote:
alpal i sure don't have any. i'am sure there might be other unitron user's who have. So chime in if you have pictures thru your 4" unitron ...john
I hope someone comes up with some pics.
I am interested in buying a Unitron 102mm but I would like
to see how good they really are.
Does the Unihex mirror deteriorate with age?
Is it just an optical flat or is it a prism?
I am worried that an old Unitron may not perform well.
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8" f6, 2.1" secondary mirror,
custom built Newtonian with
JMI EV-3n Focuser & NEQ6 Pro mount.
Takahashi LE 5mm eyepiece & 2 x Tak. Barlow.
Williams Optics SWAN Eyepieces - 2" 40mm & 25mm, 1.25" 15mm & 9mm.
Canon EOS 1000D camera with prime focus &
eyepiece projection accessories.
3 pairs of binoculars - small to large.
Many filters including anti-light pollution types.
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The unitron unihex and diagonal are all prizm,s. Hey preston, brian, lenny, clint can all tell you more about the unitron and they might have picture's taken thru a 4" unitron. if they are not reading this private message preston/ mustgobigger/ awsome lenny,/ caveman clint. hope this helps, john
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Thanks John.
Wouldn't a prism cause a small amount of colour aberration?
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JMI EV-3n Focuser & NEQ6 Pro mount.
Takahashi LE 5mm eyepiece & 2 x Tak. Barlow.
Williams Optics SWAN Eyepieces - 2" 40mm & 25mm, 1.25" 15mm & 9mm.
Canon EOS 1000D camera with prime focus &
eyepiece projection accessories.
3 pairs of binoculars - small to large.
Many filters including anti-light pollution types.
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Prizm's are what they use'd for 50 years so they must be good (wave lengh i guess). Beside's if you use camera it's either on outside of optical tube or connected directly thru focuser...so no prizm in picture taking. john
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That is a problem with refractors.
If the viewed object is high in elevation then you are
forced to use a prism.
On the other hand it must mean that the Unitron 102mm
is good for terestial viewing?
(All objects are correct way around & not back to front.)
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Location: Melbourne Australia.
8" f6, 2.1" secondary mirror,
custom built Newtonian with
JMI EV-3n Focuser & NEQ6 Pro mount.
Takahashi LE 5mm eyepiece & 2 x Tak. Barlow.
Williams Optics SWAN Eyepieces - 2" 40mm & 25mm, 1.25" 15mm & 9mm.
Canon EOS 1000D camera with prime focus &
eyepiece projection accessories.
3 pairs of binoculars - small to large.
Many filters including anti-light pollution types.
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alpal
sage
Reged: 06/15/09
Posts: 438
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Still no photos?
Strange when you consider that a camera was one of the options.
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Location: Melbourne Australia.
8" f6, 2.1" secondary mirror,
custom built Newtonian with
JMI EV-3n Focuser & NEQ6 Pro mount.
Takahashi LE 5mm eyepiece & 2 x Tak. Barlow.
Williams Optics SWAN Eyepieces - 2" 40mm & 25mm, 1.25" 15mm & 9mm.
Canon EOS 1000D camera with prime focus &
eyepiece projection accessories.
3 pairs of binoculars - small to large.
Many filters including anti-light pollution types.
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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/12/07
Posts: 2664
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i have a few low power ones of moon.
ill see if i can dig them up.
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
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 09/07/09
Posts: 1081
Loc: Alaska, USA
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alright Brian, i knew someone would chime in for alpal. after over fifty years someone should have some picture's thru a 4" unitron. thanks, john
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classic scopes unitrons/tasco/sears/san & strieffe...Too much!
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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/12/07
Posts: 2664
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i think Awsomelenny has some also?
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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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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/12/07
Posts: 2664
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here is low power and i do not remember but i think it was with 40mm ep.
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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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mustgobigger
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/12/07
Posts: 2664
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here is one i think it was 25mm ep and a barlow.
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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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Strix2
member
Reged: 06/25/09
Posts: 58
Loc: southern Chile (Osorno)
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Hi Alpal,
Here's a moon shot with my Unitron (older than me, maybe from the end of the fifties). I've use a 32 mm celestron plossl, afocal, automatic exposure with a canon a570.
Best regards,
Strix
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http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1117
PARAPHERNALIA:
a) Homemade stuff: 3" f/12 reflector; 4.5" f/12 reflector; 80mm f/11 refractor; 80mm f/5 refractor; 83mm f/12 refractor Astrix-Jaegers; 8" f/4 astrograph (on work).
b) Factory-made: Unitron 102mm f/15 refractor; Zeiss Jenoptem 10x50 binos; Jenoptik 10x30 binos; B&L Criterion 4000 SCT (on repair).
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Strix2
member
Reged: 06/25/09
Posts: 58
Loc: southern Chile (Osorno)
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Akman,
Here's my Unitron at "business"... Best regards,
Strix
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http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1117
PARAPHERNALIA:
a) Homemade stuff: 3" f/12 reflector; 4.5" f/12 reflector; 80mm f/11 refractor; 80mm f/5 refractor; 83mm f/12 refractor Astrix-Jaegers; 8" f/4 astrograph (on work).
b) Factory-made: Unitron 102mm f/15 refractor; Zeiss Jenoptem 10x50 binos; Jenoptik 10x30 binos; B&L Criterion 4000 SCT (on repair).
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Strix2
member
Reged: 06/25/09
Posts: 58
Loc: southern Chile (Osorno)
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Alpal,
a snap from Jupiter, tweaked a little with Pshop...
Regards,
Strix
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http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1117
PARAPHERNALIA:
a) Homemade stuff: 3" f/12 reflector; 4.5" f/12 reflector; 80mm f/11 refractor; 80mm f/5 refractor; 83mm f/12 refractor Astrix-Jaegers; 8" f/4 astrograph (on work).
b) Factory-made: Unitron 102mm f/15 refractor; Zeiss Jenoptem 10x50 binos; Jenoptik 10x30 binos; B&L Criterion 4000 SCT (on repair).
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akman1955
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 09/07/09
Posts: 1081
Loc: Alaska, USA
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WOW! Strix, Nice scope and pictures..thanks for chiming in for alpal too. I have never done astro photography before but might get into it. Thanks for input..john
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classic scopes unitrons/tasco/sears/san & strieffe...Too much!
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akman1955
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 09/07/09
Posts: 1081
Loc: Alaska, USA
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Thanks Mustgobigger (brian) I aready KNOW you have nice Unitron scope's..Thanks for responding and cool pictures, john
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classic scopes unitrons/tasco/sears/san & strieffe...Too much!
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alpal
sage
Reged: 06/15/09
Posts: 438
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Thanks for those pics.
The one of Jupiter is great especially considering that you
weren't using a high speed camera & stacking the photos.
I bet with frame stacking you'd get a lot better?
That seems to be as good - if not better than my 8"
custom built Newtonian although after 8 attempts I have
yet to obtain ideal seeing conditions.
There is a nice contrast between the black background & the planet.
Refractors may be worth the extra money.
It would be nice to have a refractor as well as a Newt.
I bet the Unitron would give a better view than many larger
SCTs & Newts?
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Location: Melbourne Australia.
8" f6, 2.1" secondary mirror,
custom built Newtonian with
JMI EV-3n Focuser & NEQ6 Pro mount.
Takahashi LE 5mm eyepiece & 2 x Tak. Barlow.
Williams Optics SWAN Eyepieces - 2" 40mm & 25mm, 1.25" 15mm & 9mm.
Canon EOS 1000D camera with prime focus &
eyepiece projection accessories.
3 pairs of binoculars - small to large.
Many filters including anti-light pollution types.
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