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[starman876]

I think it is the 5" model.  I think it was sold some time ago.

 

https://www.carters....465-telescopes/

[J A VOLK]

yes - looks like the 5" Pier Mounted Model 520.  The large brass gear is distinctive, and the small drive shelf on the pier differentiates it from the 6".  The 5" used the same weight drive as the 4"- the 6" had a massive weight drive.

[starman876]

yes - looks like the 5" Pier Mounted Model 520.  The large brass gear is distinctive, and the small drive shelf on the pier differentiates it from the 6".  The 5" used the same weight drive as the 4"- the 6" had a massive weight drive.

looks like the box next to it has all the controls and clock drive links. 

 

Edited by starman876, 14 January 2021 - 09:29 AM.

[C8 Ronald]

Interesting find!  The first 5 Inch in Australia I've seen sofar.  

Might be of interest for Dave (Unitron History) 

[photiost]

Yes it does look like the Unitron 5in Pier mounted model 530  

 

 

Another 5 is alive !!

[combatdad]

Interesting find!  The first 5 Inch in Australia I've seen sofar.  

Might be of interest for Dave (Unitron History) 

I'm aware of one other 5 inch Polarex in Australia...in the hands of a private owner.

 

Dave

[starman876]

I'm aware of one other 5 inch Polarex in Australia...in the hands of a private owner.

 

Dave

how many five inch unitrons have you found Dave?

[combatdad]

how many five inch unitrons have you found Dave?

To date: 3 x Unitron Model 510; 5 x Unitron Model 530; 1 x Polarex Model 136E; 6 x Polarex Model 136F

 

Dave

[starman876]

To date: 3 x Unitron Model 510; 5 x Unitron Model 530; 1 x Polarex Model 136E; 6 x Polarex Model 136F

 

Dave

any records of how many were sold?

[combatdad]

any records of how many were sold?

Nothing definitive.  Had one input of fifteen 5 inch but suspect there are more than that out there.  I try to keep this page updated: https://www.unitronh....com/locations/.

 

Dave