Classic Telescopes
Telescopes from an era gone by. The place to discuss older telescopes. Antiques, flea market finds, and scopes from grandpa's attic. From the 1780's to the mid-1990's - refractors, reflectors, and early SCT's. Discussing all aspects of restoring, collecting, and observing with older scopes. Discussion of 25-year-old scopes still in production is OK but please don't post newer examples of those, except for actual side-by-side comparisons to demonstrate detail changes.
Important Update to Our Policies for ClassifiedsPosted by MJB87 |
My Starmaster is now a classic!Started by The Planetman , 06 Jan 2025 |
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Largest Classic RefractorsStarted by starman876 , 24 Jan 2025 |
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Sun warnings on scopesStarted by deSitter , 27 Feb 2025 |
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Celestron C14 RegistryStarted by rongee , 05 Aug 2024 |
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Late 60s Cave 10" f/7 restoration projectStarted by tim53 , 03 Dec 2022 |
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Post a Picture of Your Classic Telescope- with or without you!Started by BarabinoSr , 16 Aug 2013 |
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Scope for tonight's eclipse?Started by deSitter , 13 Mar 2025 |
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Celestron C5 RegistryStarted by Masvingo , 19 Feb 2015 |
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Old Scopes and Modern ImagingStarted by Bomber Bob , 07 Feb 2017  ccd, classic, equipment, imaging
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need help identifying brass (antique or classic?) brass telescopeStarted by jupiter122 , 13 Mar 2025 Classic, Refractor
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Meade 628 and 826 mountsStarted by Garyth64 , 02 Mar 2025 |
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Tasco 3TStarted by pairofdocs , 02 Mar 2025 |
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Gifted an old Carton 60mm f15 and mountStarted by 900SL , 06 Jan 2025 |
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What is the Questar lure?Started by micromaxcomputer , 27 Jan 2024 |
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Vixen 0.965 to 1.25" adapter list of compatible scopesStarted by Littlegreenman , 31 Dec 2021 |
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Do you know what a freaky sharp classic or a mush dog is?Started by starman876 , 09 Mar 2025 |
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Vixen R130SStarted by Alterf , 12 Mar 2025 |
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Edmund deluxe space conquerer 4.25" - counterweight extension threadStarted by M_athias , 21 Feb 2025 |
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Old comparison: 3" refractor vs. 6" reflector ?Started by rmorein , 25 Feb 2025 |
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Popular Mechanics March / April 1961 - Build Your Own Classic RefractorStarted by Senex Bibax , 05 Mar 2025 |
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Who here can DPAC test?Started by jimeh , 11 Mar 2025 |
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Sears 6339-a eq mount - RA lock?Started by hboswell , 26 Feb 2025 |
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Meade Research Grade Newtonian RA LockStarted by lhutton , 08 Mar 2025 |
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Tasco 10K Vintage Achromatic Refractor Telescope 80/1200mm OpticStarted by martadon , 09 Mar 2025 Accessories, Beginner, DIY and 4 more...
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Vixen ED 80SStarted by Dave Novoselsky , 25 Apr 2024 |
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Celestron C90 RegistryStarted by Masvingo , 23 May 2018 |
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Celestron C 4.5Started by John Kocijanski , 02 Mar 2025 |
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ZWO EAF with 1995 C11?Started by sgirimont , 09 Mar 2025 |
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Vixen SUPER POLARIS R-150SStarted by SuperPolaris150 , 09 Mar 2025 Classic
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When did quality of Japanese optics bump up?Started by rmorein , 02 Mar 2025 |
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Connections to newer components? Model 9996-Orion Atlas EQ-G mountStarted by ColdNights , 07 Mar 2025 |
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Vixen NP80M, SP90M, Planet 80SStarted by fedele , 06 Mar 2025 |
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Of Luck and UnitronsStarted by Jay_Reynolds_Freeman , 26 Feb 2025 Classic, Refractor
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Sonnenborgh Public Observatory, UtrechtStarted by osbourne one-nil , 02 Mar 2025 |
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Polarex Refractor LabelStarted by k5apl , 12 Feb 2025 |
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Starsense, starting outStarted by Didier1234 , 05 Mar 2025 |
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*** Brass RefractorsStarted by RalphMeisterTigerMan , 27 Feb 2025 |
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Bausch & Lomb 4000 SCTStarted by clamchip , 06 May 2017 |
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Vintage C14 Dec motor wiring?Started by davidmcgo , 08 Aug 2024 |
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Classic Telescope CataloguesStarted by ayadai , 25 Feb 2025 |
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Takahashi FC-100 from Zen-UghStarted by Steve_M_M , 17 May 2022 |
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The Astro Physics 1200DA mount comes homeStarted by Serenity Now , 26 Feb 2025 |
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Minimizing Moisture in Telescope Cases?Started by cavecollector , 25 Feb 2025 |
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Carl Wetzlar 60mm spotting scope - unusualStarted by photiost , 28 Feb 2025 |
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What color?Started by Terra Nova , 08 Feb 2025 |
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What do you use to maintain the paint finish on the tube? Wax?Started by Universe XY , 27 Feb 2025 |
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Craigslist, eBay, and other vintage classic telescope adsStarted by mdowns , 31 Jan 2025 |
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Tasco 7TE-5 60/1000 from 1968Started by Scott in NC , 03 Mar 2024 |
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Preventing Rust on Bare MetalStarted by DWPBG , 24 Feb 2025 |
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What can you tell me about this Sears 6333?Started by Borodog , 12 Feb 2022 |
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