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.
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Celestron C90 Orange Tube Original LAR + Diagonal RecommendationsStarted by topgun0728 , 29 Apr 2021 |
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Meade Starfinder 10"Started by lowroller21 , 11 Apr 2020 |
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Does this C8 Price Sound ReasonableStarted by 4Texans , 24 Apr 2021 |
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Old Scopes and Modern ImagingStarted by Bomber Bob , 07 Feb 2017  ccd, classic, equipment, imaging
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Vintage Celestron 3 pin AC power cords - in stock!Started by Borodog , 28 Apr 2021 |
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Classic Telescopes in TV, Hollywood and MoviesStarted by Terra Nova , 13 Dec 2012 |
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Project MoonwatchStarted by starman876 , 09 Jun 2015 |
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Vixen/Polaris mountStarted by Moonbiter , 09 Apr 2021 |
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Just acquired an Orion 8" DSE, when are you considered an addict?Started by Moonbiter , 26 Apr 2021 |
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"New" Meade 826 8" with 853 mountStarted by SleepyAtNight , 21 Nov 2018 |
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MiscellanyStarted by clamchip , 29 Sep 2013 |
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TAL 65 from 1994Started by bremms , 17 Jul 2018 |
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Edmund AstroscanStarted by maccwall , 26 Apr 2021 |
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Tiny Tak Fan ThreadStarted by Bomber Bob , 09 Sep 2020 classic, equipment, refractor
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Two Old War Horses: A brief comparison....Started by Bob Myler , 23 Apr 2021 |
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Ken Wolf Adler Planetarium 12.5 inch cass..Started by Darren Drake , 17 Apr 2021 |
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Classic 4 inch unitron on MeTV tomorrowStarted by grif 678 , 26 Apr 2021 |
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Sears 76mm completeStarted by Rich3756 , 25 Apr 2021 |
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Trials and tribulations restoring an Astroscan.Started by danmdak , 19 Apr 2021 |
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Carton Supernova - Bent Worm Screw - Any suggestions?Started by godelescher , 23 Apr 2021 |
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Classical cabinetsStarted by PawPaw , 18 Apr 2021 |
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1931 JW Fecker 3.5"Started by Augustus , 22 Apr 2021 |
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Who's first scope was an Edmund 3 inch reflector?Started by macpurity , 30 Nov 2005 |
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Vintage Celestron Catalogues.Started by mpsteidle , 14 Apr 2021 |
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Who has bought from Zen?Started by godelescher , 23 Apr 2021 |
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Dutch 6 Inch Polarex sold to USA 20 years ago - where did it end up?Started by C8 Ronald , 16 Apr 2021 |
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Newbie question: TM mount in USAStarted by Doraemon , 20 Apr 2021 |
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Russian made Kazan Optical ZRT 457M 30x-60x70mmStarted by Piggyback , 22 Apr 2021 |
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10" Cave(?) Restoration ThreadStarted by mpsteidle , 13 Apr 2021 |
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Edmund Clock Drive InstructionsStarted by 1939Dodge , 21 Apr 2021 |
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Cave-Astrola 8" f/7 Model B Deluxe restoration / upgradeStarted by Dave Cook , 01 Dec 2020 |
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Cave Mirror RegistryStarted by PiSigma , 26 Feb 2011 |
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FUN with a 1985 Crabby Tak Sky Patrol EQ MountStarted by Bomber Bob , 03 Apr 2021 Classic, EQ, Equipment, Mount and 1 more...
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Edmund Scientific Voyager?Started by machvolum , 07 Dec 2020 |
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Meade 826 w/ 853 EQ Mount Instruction Manual?Started by Graphics boy , 27 May 2017 accessories, beginner, classic and 4 more...
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Vintage Tuthill Star Trap Red Cross Illuminated Reticle EyepieceStarted by Tom Duncan , 14 Sep 2018 |
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Musser Copernican PlanetariumStarted by Howard Gao , 02 Apr 2021 |
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Yet another RV6Started by Augustus , 25 Mar 2021 |
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What is this Cave-Like Scope?Started by mpsteidle , 12 Apr 2021 |
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Vixen 120s 5 elementsStarted by Marcus Roman , 25 Nov 2019 |
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Edmund flat setting circle gasketsStarted by apfever , 16 Apr 2021 |
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Boller & Chivens retirementStarted by MassiveRedTelescope , 26 Mar 2021 |
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Spacek TelescopeStarted by Don Alvarez , 17 Jul 2017 |
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Baird Atomic tracking telescopeStarted by Moonbiter , 14 Apr 2021 |
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New Carton Needs a CounterweightStarted by godelescher , 09 Apr 2021 |
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What company made star liner reflectors??Started by DJD57 , 09 May 2011 |
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Polarex 75mm 1200mmStarted by photiost , 08 Apr 2021 |
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Early 80’s C8 mirrorStarted by JJBjork , 13 Apr 2021 |
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2-in focuser fit on a 10-in meade starfinder without any modifications or or drilling required? drillingStarted by RunaboutCJ , 06 Apr 2021 |
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Unitron 114 HelpStarted by William Whitaker , 13 Apr 2021 |
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