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Pages: 1 trainsktg Post Laureate Reged: 08/23/05 Loc: Pacific Northwest New Questar       #5468257 - 10/13/12 12:33 PM Attachment (302 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well, after one false start two years ago, I've finally come into possession of a vintage Q worth keeping, a 1974 with BB and R1. It is my first personally owned instrument, although I grew up around them (Dad is on his 5th). From what I see, its about as near mint as you can get for a non-refurbished Q without using a time machine. Keith Post Extras:       Erik Bakker Carpal Tunnel Reged: 08/10/06 Loc: The Netherlands, Europe Re: New Questar [Re: trainsktg]       #5468637 - 10/13/12 05:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Stunning scope Keith. And a complete set of Brandons, very nice. I just love that mystic purple anodizing of these older Q's Post Extras:       trainsktg Post Laureate Reged: 08/23/05 Loc: Pacific Northwest Re: New Questar [Re: Erik Bakker]       #5469237 - 10/14/12 01:50 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Sir. It was bought sight unseen but with a solid recommendation from a trusted friend. It does not disappoint. Keith Post Extras:       seeindoubles member Reged: 01/15/12 Loc: Pacific Northwest-Oregon Re: New Questar [Re: trainsktg]       #5554720 - 12/04/12 09:57 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   They practically are time machines! What a beauty! Post Extras:       greedyshark sage Reged: 10/31/05 Loc: 3rd Rock Re: New Questar [Re: trainsktg]       #5554838 - 12/04/12 11:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice! Charles Post Extras:       RodgerHouTex scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 06/02/09 Loc: Houston, Texas, USA Re: New Questar [Re: greedyshark]       #5555546 - 12/05/12 11:49 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Awesome! Post Extras:       N9XY newbie Reged: 11/05/12 Loc: Fair Play, SC Re: New Questar [Re: Erik Bakker]       #5555969 - 12/05/12 04:43 PM Attachment (123 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice... Here is my "new" 1974 standard. The leather case is like new with no scratches, and the powercord had never been unwound.... Post Extras:       la200o Pooh-Bah Reged: 09/09/08 Loc: SE Michigan, USA Re: New Questar [Re: N9XY]       #5556504 - 12/05/12 09:55 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Wow, beautiful! Like so many others, I've always wanted one! Bill Post Extras:       Joe Ellis member Reged: 10/08/11 Loc: Dallas, Texas Re: New Questar [Re: la200o]       #5613007 - 01/09/13 12:40 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Beautiful scope. What are forum opinions whether to keep the solar filter and eyepieces in plastic bags, or not? I keep the ep capped, but don't have the solar filter in any enclosure. Just asking what others think. Thanks. Post Extras:       trainsktg Post Laureate Reged: 08/23/05 Loc: Pacific Northwest Re: New Questar [Re: Joe Ellis]       #5615089 - 01/10/13 09:09 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I would think the plastic would prevent accumulation of dust as well as lessen the the possibility of scratches. Keith Post Extras:       Panotaker super member Reged: 09/12/03 Loc: Austin, Texas Re: New Questar [Re: trainsktg]       #5623133 - 01/14/13 05:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice scope. I bet for every Questar that gets used regularly, there are 20 that never get used. Post Extras:       ianatcn member Reged: 05/26/10 Loc: Hampshire, UK Re: New Questar [Re: Joe Ellis]       #5623140 - 01/14/13 05:47 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Joe, I purchased the Questar wood case for my full aperture solar filter. It doesn't fit in the leather carry case but it does a good job of protecting the aluminized surfaces from sleeks and scratches. It is really solid and well constructed as you would expect. Cconsidering the cost of the filter a little extra for the case is a good insurance policy in my opinion. Post Extras:       Erik Bakker Carpal Tunnel Reged: 08/10/06 Loc: The Netherlands, Europe Re: New Questar [Re: Panotaker]       #5623785 - 01/15/13 03:09 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Nice scope. I bet for every Questar that gets used regularly, there are 20 that never get used. Most Questars will get used, no scope is easier on the observer And at a certain moment in time, they reach heirloom status. If the heirs don't use it, they tend to come up for sale. Post Extras:       Pages: 1

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