Steve_M_M
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Reged: 06/09/04
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Loc: Moorpark, CA
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I figure this Ebay ad deserves its own post 
Quantum 8
Wow! I think this is really a Quantum 8. It looks to be modified, but I have looked it over closely and I am convinced. I know that I sure wish I knew an elderly couple who wanted to sell me one of these.
Then, to go along with it..
Schaefer AT-8
Both start out at $1,800. My prediction is the scope goes for 4-6x $1800 and the mount goes for $1800 +/- $400.
Now, the question is...What is that main scope in the observatory.
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1956 Goto Optical 6" f15 Observatory Refractor
From the Titan Observatory as featured in S&T 1957-1959
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1961 Nishimura 6" Reflector
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tim53
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Loc: Highland Park, CA
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Weren't only a handful (single digits?) of these made?
The Shaefer would be more common, of course.
-Tim.
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"We`re just waiting looking skyward as the days come down.
Someone promised there`d be answers, if we stayed around."
-Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, "The Romance of the Telescope"
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Steve_M_M
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 06/09/04
Posts: 977
Loc: Moorpark, CA
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I used to be huge into Quantums. I have fully restored 2 4's and a 6. I thought they made six 8" versions, but I am not sure. Markus Ludes had one, so he may chime in here.
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1956 Goto Optical 6" f15 Observatory Refractor
From the Titan Observatory as featured in S&T 1957-1959
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1961 Nishimura 6" Reflector
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rmollise
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Quote:
Weren't only a handful (single digits?) of these made?
Eight 8s and that was it. Sadly.
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pbealo
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Loc: New Hampshire
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What do you think Rod; is this one of the military versions that has gotten converted to civilian use??
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mikey cee
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Steve....Notice Stan's 11" f/15??  Mike
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Darenwh
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I want them.
 I better buy two lottery tickets this week... 
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Steve_M_M
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Loc: Moorpark, CA
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Yes, I already asked him about that scope. Seems like a nice guy.
You can google stan martin D&G and find lots of good stuff.
Steve
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1956 Goto Optical 6" f15 Observatory Refractor
From the Titan Observatory as featured in S&T 1957-1959
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1961 Nishimura 6" Reflector
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rmollise
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Quote:
What do you think Rod; is this one of the military versions that has gotten converted to civilian use??
That's what it looks like, don't it?
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Uncle Rod
Rod's New Book:
Choosing and Using a New CAT
Available now!
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Bill Griffith
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May be off topic now but isn't the Schaefer that is open for bidding here. This one appears to be a little high for a starting bid. The mount appears pre 1980 as it has no casting of Schaefer's name on the dec. housing.
I've been told there were only about 150+ 8's built
I think they are very sturdy and old school!
Bill
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mustgobigger
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i asked him what his main scope is
and he said The main scope is an 11" F15 D&G refractor.
Brian
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chuckscap
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Reged: 07/18/09
Posts: 228
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO USA
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Has anyone ever converted one of those Schaefer mounts to goto? I so suck at starhopping ...
Chuck
Edited by chuckscap (11/14/09 06:09 PM)
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BHunt
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Quote:
I used to be huge into Quantums. I have fully restored 2 4's and a 6. I thought they made six 8" versions, but I am not sure. Markus Ludes had one, so he may chime in here.
Trainsktg would know. His Dad was involved with this company. I haven't seen Keith in a while. I hope all is well with him.
Bill
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Steve_M_M
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Loc: Moorpark, CA
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I was surprised at the price that went for, but what do I know???
Last I spoke to Keith he was on a special project in the desert living out of a 18' 1985 Kit Road Ranger Travel trailer. Working 70 hrs. Long time out of touch. He expected this would continue until about March 2010.
Steve
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1956 Goto Optical 6" f15 Observatory Refractor
From the Titan Observatory as featured in S&T 1957-1959
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1961 Nishimura 6" Reflector
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Bill Griffith
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Chuck
I know someone who use to work at Bill Schaefer's it's who I bought my Schaefer 8 from.
My understanding is he is converting a Schaefer 12 to goto
he does a conversion to a Losmandy drive system.
Biggest hurdle is probably the tangent arm in dec.
If you are interested send me a pm I will let him know or look up Bill Schaefer Project on the web and ask.
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