283 replies to this topic

[starman876]

Anyone know if this ever sold? No, been there, done that! I’m not interested in purchasing it, just curious as to if anyone else did. It is an eyecatcher with that brass plating, and quite an old model 152/155 at a good price.

 

https://www.cloudyni...unt-and-extras/

I remember this scope when it was advertised in 2014. Thought it was very interesting.  However, the brass plating made me shy away.  

[starman876]

https://www.astromar...-mint-condition

 

1992 AP traveler. Only $7000

 

 

https://astromart.co...zeiss-ortho-4mm

 

Zeiss AS63

 

only $1950 euros.  

Edited by starman876, 10 October 2018 - 07:48 PM.

[DMala]

Does anyone have experience with these .965" filters? The rim is thicker than old stock Celestron and Meade filters.

 

https://www.ebay.com...jABB:rk:29:pf:0

[Moffett]

Any ideas what this one might be?

https://www.facebook...01984626670480/

[jcricket]

Anyone know if this ever sold? No, been there, done that! I’m not interested in purchasing it, just curious as to if anyone else did. It is an eyecatcher with that brass plating, and quite an old model 152/155 at a good price.

 

https://www.cloudyni...unt-and-extras/

I just sent astronomics a message. It is still for sale in their office. 

[sdedalus83]

Any ideas what this one might be?

https://www.facebook...01984626670480/

It's a Towa 60mm 700mm. Looks like Sears colors, but it might be a different importer.

[Littlegreenman]

Does anyone have experience with these .965" filters? The rim is thicker than old stock Celestron and Meade filters.

 

https://www.ebay.com...jABB:rk:29:pf:0

I have no experience, but an educated guess is some entity in China has seen a potential market for 0.965 filters, and has manufactured some new ones.

[rolo]

Any ideas what this one might be?

https://www.facebook...01984626670480/.

 

Maybe 60mm Sears.

[rolo]

https://www.astromar...-mint-condition

 

1992 AP traveler. Only $7000

 

New record price! Much rather have a newer version when they were made with better equipment. I would jump if it was across the street for  $19.99

[CHASLX200]

New record price! Much rather have a newer version when they were made with better equipment. I would jump if it was across the street for  $19.99

No way ever would i even pay 2k for it let alone a crazy 7 k jay.  

[rolo]

[roscoe]

Vixen (Japan) 90 x 1000 - $300 - Boston

 

https://boston.craig...6720317037.html

[roscoe]

8" Optical Craftsman - $175 - Boston

 

https://boston.craig...6716802965.html

[DMala]

I have no experience, but an educated guess is some entity in China has seen a potential market for 0.965 filters, and has manufactured some new ones.

I guess that for $7.45 shipped I will give them a try and report back.

[Tom Duncan]

Does anyone have experience with these .965" filters? The rim is thicker than old stock Celestron and Meade filters.

 

https://www.ebay.com...jABB:rk:29:pf:0

These look to be planetary contrast filters along with a greenish neutral density Moon filter, not 'nebula'. At the price though they look to be a pretty good deal. 

 

Tom 

[DMala]

Yes I also noticed the "nebula" bs. I would not buy a generic solar filter from an unknown source, but for planets there is no risk other than seeing through a vignetted bottle bottom worst case scenario.

[CharlieB]

I ordered some and they should arrive in a week or so.  I'll be comparing them to my Optica b/c filters.  You can't complain about the price.

 

Charlie

[Pete W]

Red tube Edmund Scientific 6" or 8" Newtonian on an equatorial mount for $150 in Branson, MO.  No info on the aperture.

 

https://springfield....6719699381.html

[sdedalus83]

Red tube Edmund Scientific 6" or 8" Newtonian on an equatorial mount for $150 in Branson, MO.  No info on the aperture.

 

https://springfield....6719699381.html

I just finished negotiating a price and should have it soon.

[starman876]

https://astromart.co...orial-refractor

 

Unitron 142C only $1800

[Steve Allison]

Vixen (Japan) 90 x 1000 - $300 - Boston

 

https://boston.craig...6720317037.html

This would be an excellent telescope for someone. Lightweight, quality craftsmanship and a great lens. The aperture bump from 80 mm is worthwhile.

 

If I did not own a telescope and wanted to get into the hobby, I would jump on this. Bigger Dobs are too much to lug around IMHO.

[Littlegreenman]

Vixen (Japan) 90 x 1000 - $300 - Boston

 

https://boston.craig...6720317037.html

What is true about the praise for the Vixen 80mm is also true of this. With more aperture.

If it comes with a 0.965 visual back a thread on 1.25" visual back should be easy to find.

[starman876]

https://www.cloudyni...-fc-76-classic/

 

Tak FC 76

[Sky Muse]

There's something not quite right with this one.  It's not a classic, but it's vintage, and a Tanzutsu...

 

https://www.ebay.com...xoAAOSwtAtbko1v

[Pete W]

Another red tube Edmund Newtonian on an equatorial mount.  $125 in northern MN.  Looks like an 8”?

 

https://duluth.craig...6716971842.html