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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Help to IdentifyStarted by dalbaugh , 20 Aug 2021  Classic
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Reworking an old Meade Starfinder mountStarted by Garyth64 , 20 Oct 2018 |
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Sans and Streiffe Mod. 601, early version.Started by DMala , 27 Aug 2017 |
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Classic Edmund Astroscan 2001 SERIAL NUMBER REGISTRY -- Add Your Info HereStarted by DLuders , 14 Apr 2018 classic, reflector
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(Help?) - found Tasco 7te-5 (?) disassembled. Can beginner fix?Started by reverse_syzygy , 08 Sep 2021 Beginner, Classic, DIY, Equipment and 1 more...
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A Dirty Little Manon (finally) Gets Some Love...Did I say it was dirty?Started by Kasmos , 28 Jul 2021 |
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Criterion Dynascope 6 1970’s telescope...want restoredStarted by Mistystarr9 , 08 Sep 2021 |
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Allen Wrench size for Old-school Black C8 Corrector Plate mounting Allen screwsStarted by patrickt , 09 Sep 2021 |
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Found this.. a what's it.... definitely old..Started by Stevegeo , 01 Aug 2021 |
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Surplus Shed future in doubt.Started by Terra Nova , 01 Sep 2021 |
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It's A Fire Sale! You Know, Everything Must Go!Started by RalphMeisterTigerMan , 04 Sep 2021 |
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classic 60mm refractorsStarted by grif 678 , 04 Sep 2021 |
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More Edmund Scientific!Started by clamchip , 05 Dec 2015 |
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A question for Edmund Satellite Scope ownersStarted by John Rogers , 05 Sep 2021 |
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My newest memberStarted by NVDW , 04 Sep 2021 |
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Help with Tasco 10te boxStarted by Defenderslideguitar , 22 Aug 2021 |
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Meade Research GradeStarted by Bonco2 , 02 Sep 2021 |
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Has anyone heard from Rolo?Started by Terra Nova , 06 Aug 2020 |
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94mm Brandon F/7 Vernonscope 3D $94Started by Piaget , 06 Sep 2021 |
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Astro Optical R-82Started by godelescher , 07 Sep 2021 |
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Vintage Orange C8Started by RAE33 , 19 Aug 2021 Accessories, Beginner, Celestron and 3 more...
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The Tasco 8VStarted by mpsteidle , 13 Apr 2021 |
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MiscellanyStarted by clamchip , 29 Sep 2013 |
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Tele Vue Ranger - what 77mm hoods and filters do you use?Started by Sequimite , 03 Nov 2017 |
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Retrofit RA motor drive to classic mount?Started by chicharrero , 27 May 2017 |
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Criterion Dynascope RV-6 Mount- Worthwhile?Started by DIYDarren , 29 Sep 2020 |
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My Tasco 99vrStarted by LDW47 , 05 Sep 2021 |
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Show Us Your Classic RescueStarted by Tenacious , 16 May 2021 |
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Drive corrector for old AC synchronous motor-driven Cave MountStarted by PaulEK , 07 Aug 2021 |
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Whats the big deal over a RKE?Started by CHASLX200 , 29 Aug 2021 |
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Options for Missing Swift 821 Eyepiece(s)Started by exengprof , 17 Aug 2021 |
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Meade 80mm F-15 expectationsStarted by grif 678 , 27 Aug 2021 |
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Celestron Firstscope 80 AZ Vixen 1991 - DiagonalStarted by Butlerhd , 18 Jun 2021 Beginner, Celestron, Classic and 2 more...
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Registry - Latest UpdateStarted by Bomber Bob , 14 Feb 2016 classic, equipment
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Jason 313 Restoration LogStarted by ayadai , 03 Sep 2021 |
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Classic MIZAR Fans - Post Your Pix!Started by Bomber Bob , 26 Jan 2020 classic, equipment
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Vernonscope Helical Focuser- missing a draw tube?Started by 1939Dodge , 03 Sep 2021 |
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Sorry, another identify this eyepiece thread :)Started by Steve_M_M , 31 Aug 2021 |
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Sidewalk astro with an original John Dobson scopeStarted by Augustus , 24 Aug 2021 |
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Show us your "School Telescopes"Started by PawPaw , 24 Jan 2021 |
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Machinists and(hopefully)/or Meade 127ED ownersStarted by sdedalus83 , 24 Aug 2021 |
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Craigslist,eBay and other vintage/classic telescope adsStarted by mdowns , 31 Jul 2021 |
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(Help!) Is this 60yo Edmund SSC 6" f/8 worth getting for $100?Started by reverse_syzygy , 26 Aug 2021 Beginner, Classic, DIY, Equipment and 2 more...
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Tasco 8V Catadioptrical ReflectorStarted by clamchip , 14 Sep 2018 |
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If you travelled back in time to meet Galileo, which telescope would you show him?Started by starcruiser , 23 Aug 2021 |
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Perfex / Tasco 10TE / Astro Optical R-74 mount overhaulStarted by Masvingo , 11 Mar 2018 |
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Unloading everthing for a dream scopeStarted by godelescher , 23 Aug 2021 |
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Edmund SSC 6" F8 ('71) ....10,000 lbs mount!Started by DogWatch , 29 Aug 2021 |
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Swift 831 parts?Started by Cuandur , 04 Aug 2021 |
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Sears Model 6344 Purchase AdviceStarted by Bionicarm , 22 Aug 2021 Equipment
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