I was contracted by Bridgeport high school in CT. to bring their 6" Goto refractor back to life a few years back. It was quite an experience and I'd like to share the adventure.
Mike W
Edited by Mike W, 10 July 2017 - 09:00 AM.
Posted 10 July 2017 - 08:56 AM
I was contracted by Bridgeport high school in CT. to bring their 6" Goto refractor back to life a few years back. It was quite an experience and I'd like to share the adventure.
Mike W
Edited by Mike W, 10 July 2017 - 09:00 AM.
Posted 10 July 2017 - 08:58 AM
Looking forward to every detail, Mike!!!
Dave
Posted 10 July 2017 - 09:01 AM
Looking forward to every detail, Mike!!!
Dave
I'm just working with the photos to downsize so they will fit, this may take awhile!
Posted 10 July 2017 - 09:20 AM
I like that Goto used serial numbers; if only Nihon Seiko had done the same!
Dave
Posted 10 July 2017 - 09:52 AM
This is outstanding. You are to be commended, sir.
Keep the pics coming!
Posted 10 July 2017 - 09:55 AM
Very interesting project! My junior college had an observatory but a high school? That is a rarity!
Edited by oakman72, 10 July 2017 - 09:56 AM.
Posted 10 July 2017 - 09:57 AM
The pedestal seemed to be in excellent condition!
Dave
Posted 10 July 2017 - 09:57 AM
The mount less the two piece tube, auxiliary scopes, counter weights, control rods. Actually one control rod left.
For anyone stuck in the computer age those big black round circles with the markings are setting circles!
Edited by Mike W, 10 July 2017 - 11:20 AM.
Posted 10 July 2017 - 10:02 AM
Dry as a bone!
Posted 10 July 2017 - 10:10 AM
Great thread and great work on a wonderful telescope. Those lucky kids!
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