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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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The tasco pen was in the box. Started by Cometron , 15 Sep 2020	11 replies 389 views	Steve_M_M 16 Sep 2020
Rennovating an 8-inch Cooke Part 2 Started by martinr , 07 Mar 2019 1 2	29 replies 2,355 views	martinr 16 Sep 2020
Telescope Stories - How Far Have You Driven to Pick up some Astronomy Gear? Started by bartine , 08 Sep 2020 1 2 3	Hot 62 replies 966 views	brian dewelles 15 Sep 2020
Anybody want to guess what's in the box? Started by sneeds , 09 Sep 2020 1 2	43 replies 940 views	RalphMeisterTigerMan 15 Sep 2020
1899 4" f/16 Cooke Photovisual Apo refractor Started by Peter Ceravolo , 02 Apr 2020 1 2 3 11 →	Hot 261 replies 13,688 views	$1899 4" f/16 Cooke Photovisual Apo refractor - last post by Peter Ceravolo$ Peter Ceravolo 15 Sep 2020
My old Criterion RV6 and challenges of star gazing for the elderly Started by Bob A (SD) , 12 Sep 2020	17 replies 540 views	Bob A (SD) 14 Sep 2020
Tele Vue Renaissance #1778 Started by Peter Ceravolo , 28 Aug 2020 1 2	31 replies 703 views	RichA 14 Sep 2020
Post Pics of your Tasco 7TE series scope Started by Chuck Hards , 08 Apr 2018 1 2 3 4	Hot 78 replies 4,644 views	Senex Bibax 14 Sep 2020
Sears Discoverer 6344 repaint/refinish Started by EJN , 14 Sep 2020	6 replies 160 views	oldmanastro 14 Sep 2020
Astroscan - ABS Plastic Surface Restoration Started by psybiggs , 04 Sep 2020	5 replies 299 views	Compressorguy 14 Sep 2020
Edmund Scientific Telescopes Experiences Started by Paul Rini , 07 May 2017 1 2 3 8 →	Hot 182 replies 14,715 views	mattyfatz 13 Sep 2020
Rescued Fecker 6 inch and unknown 5 inch refractors Started by kicnaram , 10 Aug 2020	8 replies 582 views	$Rescued Fecker 6 inch and unknown 5 inch refractors - last post by kicnaram$ kicnaram 13 Sep 2020
Solutions to an old broken Meade drive base? Started by EndlessWaltz , 13 Sep 2020 cassegrain, SCT, mount, Meade and 2 more...	9 replies 174 views	RichA 13 Sep 2020
Dynamax 8 SCT Restore Started by RDFox , 26 Aug 2020 1 2	32 replies 799 views	Maximumron 13 Sep 2020
Meade 395 - worth mods? Started by JimB1 , 08 Sep 2018 1 2	31 replies 2,751 views	Bomber Bob 13 Sep 2020
What a “view” Started by Compressorguy , 07 Mar 2020	9 replies 602 views	Compressorguy 13 Sep 2020
Takahashi Serial Numbers Started by Bomber Bob , 08 Sep 2020 1 2 3	Hot 74 replies 621 views	Bomber Bob 13 Sep 2020
How many Tele Vue Renaissance (brass) refractors were made for each model? Started by 25585 , 13 May 2020 1 2	36 replies 1,192 views	$How many Tele Vue Renaissance (brass) refractors were made for each model? - last post by Renaissance1$ Renaissance1 13 Sep 2020
Criterion Dynascope 12 saved from doom! Started by Jason H. , 30 Apr 2020 1 2 3 7 →	Hot 155 replies 6,121 views	Jason H. 13 Sep 2020
I just threw away $15.00 Started by Toddeo , 13 Sep 2020	8 replies 320 views	TOMDEY 13 Sep 2020
Edmund Palomar Jr. What's the EQ mount like? Started by ppg677 , 10 Sep 2020	16 replies 340 views	Bean614 13 Sep 2020
Criterion RV-6 Dynascope - Help Started by GalacticSteve , 23 Aug 2020 1 2	29 replies 600 views	MitchK 12 Sep 2020
Meade 2080/LX3 not tracking Started by friolator , 12 Sep 2020	7 replies 133 views	friolator 12 Sep 2020
How can I tell what size secondary my Meade SCT has installed? Started by friolator , 28 Aug 2020	4 replies 207 views	Daveatvt01 12 Sep 2020
Which Classic Japanese 60mm Telescopes are Worth It? Started by Kasmos , 12 Jun 2019 1 2 3 5 →	Hot 100 replies 4,564 views	oldmanastro 11 Sep 2020
Orange C90 Started by SouthernOracle , 15 May 2014 1 2 3 18 →	Hot 440 replies 34,827 views	wfj 11 Sep 2020
The Definitive Vintage Volcano Top Eyepiece Thread Started by DIYDarren , 04 Aug 2020 1 2 3	Hot 50 replies 1,292 views	DIYDarren 11 Sep 2020
Pre-ED Glass 127 mm AP Triplet Planet images Started by Wildetelescope , 11 Sep 2020	6 replies 253 views	starman876 11 Sep 2020
Astroscan Repair Started by DAVIDG , 08 Nov 2019 1 2	48 replies 1,385 views	psybiggs 11 Sep 2020
Classic Telescopes in TV, Hollywood and Movies Started by Terra Nova , 13 Dec 2012 1 2 3 18 →	Hot 442 replies 34,131 views	Kokatha man 11 Sep 2020
Lots on Unitron lately Started by apfever , 25 Sep 2019 1 2 3 4	Hot 95 replies 3,107 views	starman876 10 Sep 2020
Swift 839 Focuser Started by DreamWeaver , 10 Sep 2020	9 replies 116 views	CharlieB 10 Sep 2020
Meade 2080 non-standard threads. Options? Started by blahbobbyblah , 10 Sep 2020	5 replies 120 views	LDW47 10 Sep 2020
Upgrade my SPC 102 Started by Mordakyblu , 10 Sep 2020	5 replies 147 views	LDW47 10 Sep 2020
"Sweetie Pie" Started by icomet , 09 Sep 2020 classic	17 replies 361 views	CharlieB 10 Sep 2020
help on Nikon 80/1200 Started by pancho61 , 29 Aug 2020 equipment, eyepieces	15 replies 354 views	pancho61 10 Sep 2020
What are classic telescopes made of? Specifically Sears 6339a Started by Armarak , 09 Sep 2020	4 replies 215 views	gpsfool 10 Sep 2020
Info on 40mm japanese refractors Started by Bowlerhat , 09 Sep 2020	2 replies 141 views	$Info on 40mm japanese refractors - last post by Bowlerhat$ Bowlerhat 09 Sep 2020
8” Alfa Schmidt-Cassegrain @205 f. 2000 Mario Spada Started by Mikedromo , 16 Aug 2020 Celestron, classic, mount, SCT and 2 more...	14 replies 337 views	tim53 09 Sep 2020
Vintage Meade 4 inch from the 80's Started by grif 678 , 06 Sep 2020	12 replies 439 views	grif 678 09 Sep 2020
Tiny Tak - The Trouble Maker Started by Bomber Bob , 09 Sep 2020 classic, equipment, refractor	10 replies 296 views	CharlieB 09 Sep 2020
Meade LX3 Quartz Drive wiring question Started by friolator , 24 Aug 2020	20 replies 249 views	friolator 09 Sep 2020
Year of this orange C8? Started by Darren Drake , 15 Jan 2020	14 replies 476 views	ethansgram 09 Sep 2020
MeadeLX3 with quartz drive Started by Robby9newbie , 14 Feb 2017	17 replies 1,273 views	mgmd 09 Sep 2020
Pueblo Colorado TMB 228 and other scopes Started by starman876 , 08 Sep 2020	24 replies 566 views	CharlieB 09 Sep 2020
Size does matter - vintage 2 inch EP's Started by JamesE , 09 Sep 2020	1 reply 250 views	droid 09 Sep 2020
Vixen Sirius 60 Started by konrad , 25 Oct 2018	7 replies 1,415 views	Peter_D 09 Sep 2020
motorized zeiss Started by roman1944 , 08 Sep 2020 classic	0 replies 145 views	roman1944 08 Sep 2020
Celestron C5 Registry Started by Masvingo , 19 Feb 2015 1 2 3 14 →	Hot 334 replies 26,067 views	Chuck2 08 Sep 2020
Dating a Zeiss telescope from the serial # on the focuser Started by starman876 , 16 Feb 2020	3 replies 284 views	starman876 08 Sep 2020