

Vernonscope 6" refractor
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Posted 08 August 2005 - 12:03 PM

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Posted 08 August 2005 - 10:30 PM
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Posted 09 August 2005 - 11:48 AM
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Posted 10 August 2005 - 01:22 AM
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Posted 19 August 2005 - 11:50 PM
Mr.Brandon, of course, later sold all of his designs for both scopes and eyepieces to Vernonscope.
It's been nearly thirty years since I last used this scope but I recall it being a wonderful performer (the first time I ever saw Sirius "B" was with this scope in the mid-70's).
This was, however, prior to my owning and becoming familiar with numerous fine refractors...including AP's, Takahashis, Alvan Clark's and TeleVues.
I wonder how I'd rate the old Brandon now?
I think a trip down to Ft. Lauderdale to find out is in order!
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Posted 20 August 2005 - 06:53 PM
Clear skies, Alan
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Posted 09 February 2006 - 05:48 PM
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Posted 09 February 2006 - 06:34 PM
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Posted 09 February 2006 - 09:28 PM
Keith
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Posted 09 February 2006 - 10:43 PM
The 6" is gone from the Vernonscope shop.

Keith
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Posted 19 February 2006 - 04:17 PM
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Posted 21 February 2006 - 05:37 PM
Jess Tauber
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 02:06 AM

color of the big refractor.
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 08:59 AM
Wow! Those are both beauties Rob , love the green
color of the big refractor.
When building it, the decision to paint it green came when noticing all the other scopes on the field were either black or white.
It was thought that something was needed to make it different(Not to mention its size, and uniqueness).
Plus who wants to be like the other guy.
I followed the old CNC TMB feel with the smaller white 6".
The aluminum dew cap balanced it out. I think.
Thanks for posting.
If you're ever in my neck of the woods you're welcome at my EP.
Rob
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 12:21 PM
- Ramon
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 05:54 PM
Keith
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 07:39 PM

Here's a comparo of the scope as it looks on my patio and back in 1964: http://www.geocities.../Equipment.html