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 |
Has anyone had views from a Galilean replica ?Started by rmorein , 02 Feb 2025 |
|
|
||
Most dependable scope manufacturer in the moderate price rangeStarted by grif 678 , 30 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Mizar Kaiser 80mm F15 back focus?Started by rmorein , 02 Feb 2025 |
|
|
||
Meade model 291 any good? Worth $12Started by Powerstroke , 03 May 2023 |
|
|
||
Mizar 80mm -- MMD-III incompatibility ?Started by rmorein , 01 Feb 2025 |
|
|
||
Celestron Ultima C8 drive issueStarted by PNWjohn , 27 Jan 2025  SCT, Celestron
|
|
|
||
Lots of Buyee auctions now blockedStarted by Eric P , 28 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
 |
Craigslist, eBay, and other vintage classic telescope adsStarted by mdowns , 31 Dec 2024 |
|
|
|
Sears 6339-a 76mm refractorStarted by hboswell , 30 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Upgrading Focuser on Vintage AP 6" f/8Started by jragsdale , 27 Dec 2024 |
|
|
||
"Black Friday" Classic Astro-Physics 6" f/8Started by jragsdale , 05 Dec 2024 |
|
|
||
What was the most expensive line of scopes offered to amateurs?Started by RichA , 24 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
New Celestron Reducer not fitting on 70's C8Started by Astrophoche , 30 Jan 2025 Accessories, Astrophotography and 4 more...
|
|
|
||
Orange tube C8 rear cell threads, different sizes?Started by Joe O , 05 Aug 2012 |
|
|
||
If you could pick just three?Started by Terra Nova , 03 Nov 2024 |
|
|
||
12" RG on astromartStarted by rob1986 , 29 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Who manufactured SCOPE telescopes?Started by 2696 , 31 Jul 2019 |
|
|
||
Mizar Eq mount bolt conundrumStarted by rmorein , 26 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Free Criterion MirrorsStarted by Dynan , 28 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Adding to my hundreds of perhaps silly nonsensical posts...Started by strdst , 26 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Cave Orthostar QuestionStarted by Larry Geary , 28 Feb 2023 |
|
|
||
Help in finding a thread (archived) I made in 2010Started by strdst , 26 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Mechanical precision of high end classic eq mounts vs. low-end modern eq mounts?Started by rmorein , 25 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Classic 1930s Georg Tremel( Merz) Munich telescope refractor 125/1800Started by Mike Mopar , 18 Feb 2024 |
|
|
||
DS-10 mount, locking screws for latitude adjustmentStarted by Paul Makinen , 10 Oct 2024 |
|
|
||
JW Fecker Owners?Started by KI5CAW , 02 Jul 2024 |
|
|
||
Meade ETX 90Started by Bonco2 , 23 May 2021 |
|
|
||
0.965 to 1.25 diagonalStarted by starfinder123123 , 19 Dec 2024 |
|
|
||
For Fans of Classic Yamamoto (SYW) Scopes...Started by Bomber Bob , 10 Feb 2024 Cassegrain, Classic, Equipment and 3 more...
|
|
|
||
Cleaning AluminumStarted by geovermont , 25 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Am I expecting too much out of my 34 and 26 year old SCT's?Started by ericb760 , 14 Jun 2024 |
|
|
||
Refiguring a Dynamax 8" Schmidt CorrectorStarted by DAVIDG , 29 Jan 2017 |
|
|
||
Need lens for 1979 Celestron C8Started by HighwayRob , 25 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Need lens for 1979 Celestron C8Started by HighwayRob , 25 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
My Classic Telescope PhotosStarted by Mcloud , 22 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Calling all Celestron/Vixen C80 owners...Started by ericb760 , 14 Apr 2024 |
|
|
||
Celestron firstscope 80Started by Newbie8se , 11 Apr 2020 |
|
|
||
New Old TascoStarted by LDW47 , 29 May 2021 |
|
|
||
Yet another unknown vintage instrumentStarted by oceanoprofondo7 , 21 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Crack in mahogany case ?Started by rmorein , 23 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Bird Jones Telescope "Years Available" QuestionStarted by JJDreese , 03 Jul 2024 |
|
|
||
tube mounted balance weights for 80mm F15Started by rmorein , 22 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Celestron Tangent AssemblyStarted by Don W , 14 Feb 2019 |
|
|
||
grease for RA gear train?Started by rmorein , 22 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Tube diameter Nikon 80mm f/15 refractor?Started by dodi , 08 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
Do you have a classic that you have more than one of, like maybe threeStarted by grif 678 , 16 Jan 2025 |
|
|
||
AMAZING FULL MOON STAR PARTY!!Started by Lew Chilton , 30 Jun 2007 |
|
|
||
Carton CST mount - locking mechanism adjustmentStarted by moladso , 04 Nov 2023 |
|
|
||
Any ideas if this is vintage, (Original question answered but many other new ones remain!Started by patrickt , 18 Jun 2023 |
|
|
||
Brandon 94Started by Joe Bergeron , 10 Dec 2021 |
|
|
Forum moderators:
CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. Donation is not required by any means, so please enjoy your stay.
Recent Topics
-
-
-
-
-
DPAC Testing - Stellarvue SVX130T-R *Work in Progress*Elusivephotons - Yesterday, 10:18 PM
Refractors
-
-
Serial/USB connection from HC to Stellarium Mobile PlusProcyon - Yesterday, 09:58 PM
Astronomy Software & Computers
-
March 25, 2025 - A late season Jupiter
Borodog - Yesterday, 09:53 PM
Major & Minor Planetary Imaging
-
Scope focal length redundancy and "APO" vs Newt vs SCTpsienide - Yesterday, 09:33 PM
Beginning Deep Sky Imaging
-
Strange sphere-studded rock found on Mars - March 13HouseBuilder328 - Yesterday, 09:31 PM
Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others
