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[Bungee]

https://hibid.com/lo...mical-telescope

 

Anybody near Northville, MI?

University Optics 76/910 on Hibid. Looks pretty interesting. Unfortunately for me, no shipping.

[Senex Bibax]

You do. I have seen listing from Canada.

You're right! https://www.goodwill...ca/shop-online/

 

Had a look at online auctions. The link on the Goodwill Canada site takes you to the U.S. auctions page. The dropdown location list only shows U.S.locations, no way to filter for just Canada that I can see..

Edited by Senex Bibax, 31 August 2024 - 06:41 AM.

[ericb760]

You're right! https://www.goodwill...ca/shop-online/

 

Had a look at online auctions. The link on the Goodwill Canada site takes you to the U.S. auctions page. The dropdown location list only shows U.S.locations, no way to filter for just Canada that I can see..

Pretty sure that nearly all of the U.S. auctions will ship to Canada.

[flywing1]

rare Tak TS90 fluorite triplet OTA, believe it’s their first fluorite telescope, modded with a sliding dew shield and a new focuser.

 

https://zenmarket.jp...ode=g1150915560

[CHASLX200]

rare Tak TS90 fluorite triplet OTA, believe it’s their first fluorite telescope, modded with a sliding dew shield and a new focuser.

 

https://zenmarket.jp...ode=g1150915560

Bet it is good.

[Bomber Bob]

Interesting... 

 

- Uncommon:  University Optics 76/910 - KENKO, but same source as the APL (Vixen?) or ASTRO versions??

 

- RARE!   Tak TS-90F / 1000 Triplet - 1978??  Am I reading the label correctly?  Yes, I am - introduced in 1977...

 

Man!  I step away for 5 minutes, and these pop up!

Edited by Bomber Bob, 31 August 2024 - 08:45 AM.

[cavedweller]

I totally regret the previous rant (which has been deleted) regarding the Meade 16" and Paramount ME mount. After speaking with him on the phone and getting an even better deal than one I could not refuse, I basically clean him out on a complete observatory setup. Already got it home.

 

 

 

 

[deSitter]

I totally regret the previous rant (which has been deleted) regarding the Meade 16" and Paramount ME mount. After speaking with him on the phone and getting an even better deal than one I could not refuse, I basically clean him out on a complete observatory setup. Already got it home.

 

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Wow! Hoss comes home! That's my name for the Monster. A bonanza of light gathering power.

 

-drl

[cavedweller]

Wow! Hoss comes home! That's my name for the Monster. A bonanza of light gathering power.

 

-drl

 

Excellent name. I will use it in honor of Dan Blocker who died when I was a teenager and left me grieving.

[ccwemyss]

Many years ago, a local stable had a horse named Cat, so that brings it full circle. 

 

Chip W. 

[jragsdale]

I totally regret the previous rant (which has been deleted) regarding the Meade 16" and Paramount ME mount. After speaking with him on the phone and getting an even better deal than one I could not refuse, I basically clean him out on a complete observatory setup. Already got it home.

Wow! Go big AND go home, I love it! Start up a new thread with lots more progress pictures.

[YourNotSirius]

No way i would get it plus not ever buying anything over sea's. If it was the old gray NJP-160 mount i could change my mind or just fly over,

IF we could afford to fly over we would already be there with no intention of returning!

 

Q

[SandyHouTex]

I totally regret the previous rant (which has been deleted) regarding the Meade 16" and Paramount ME mount. After speaking with him on the phone and getting an even better deal than one I could not refuse, I basically clean him out on a complete observatory setup. Already got it home.

 

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Holy crap!  Nice pick-up!

 

You should start a thread about setting it up and first light.

Edited by SandyHouTex, 31 August 2024 - 10:25 AM.

[cavedweller]

Understatement of the day!! The pier is more than 200lbs, the OTA with fork arms are NOT movable by a single person- let alone getting it all at shoulder height to go on top of the equatorial pier.

This is an engineering challenge. I think a harbor freight cherry picker will be a start, but that can’t happen until the pier is secure. Then, what do I do with it when it’s all set up? It’s got to live in something.

Thus shall be born the Slippery Slope Observatory!

 

Lift table and engine hoist (cherry picker), both from Harbor Freight, would be all you need for just about any practical sized amateur telescope and mount.

[Paul Hyndman]

I totally regret the previous rant (which has been deleted) regarding the Meade 16" and Paramount ME mount. After speaking with him on the phone and getting an even better deal than one I could not refuse, I basically clean him out on a complete observatory setup. Already got it home.

Wow, talk about "going big or go home", you went big AND took it home!

 

Congratulations on having the courage to pull the trigger, enjoy!

 

PS: Gotta' love trailer hitches

 

[CHASLX200]

Wow, talk about "going big or go home", you went big AND took it home!

 

Congratulations on having the courage to pull the trigger, enjoy!

 

PS: Gotta' love trailer hitches

Better pray the optics are ok.

[Creedence]

Lift table and engine hoist (cherry picker), both from Harbor Freight, would be all you need for just about any practical sized amateur telescope and mount.

I think it’s time we become friends.

[deSitter]

I think it’s time we become friends.

This is great! carolinaskies also has one - he moves it around on a powered wheelchair frame!

 

-drl

[Bomber Bob]

Holy crap!  Nice pick-up!

 

You should start a thread about setting it up and first light.

Harrumph!  Harrumph!!  - You got a couple of Harrumph's!! from this old guy.

 

I totally regret the previous rant (which has been deleted) regarding the Meade 16" and Paramount ME mount.

 

Dude!  I understand completely!  After a few TDYs in Riverside, I wouldn't blame you for Rantin' & Ravin' at least several times a day.

Edited by Bomber Bob, 31 August 2024 - 12:49 PM.

[tim53]

I totally regret the previous rant (which has been deleted) regarding the Meade 16" and Paramount ME mount. After speaking with him on the phone and getting an even better deal than one I could not refuse, I basically clean him out on a complete observatory setup. Already got it home.

 

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Wow!  Good on you!

[flyboyu777]

I totally regret the previous rant (which has been deleted) regarding the Meade 16" and Paramount ME mount. After speaking with him on the phone and getting an even better deal than one I could not refuse, I basically clean him out on a complete observatory setup. Already got it home.

 

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Way to go!!!  good for you . . . . . And it's amazing how quickly a big scope and mount can fill up a truck bed and trailer!  I bought a 14" LX600 from a nice guy in Wisconsin last winter-original box!  It filled up my truck bed with little room to spare.

Edited by flyboyu777, 31 August 2024 - 12:35 PM.

[flyboyu777]

Better pray the optics are ok.

Always gotta be a Debbie Downer. . . . . .

[cavedweller]

Better pray the optics are ok.

I often wonder if God can make bad optics good (if I prayed), or does He determine that only when the optics are made?

[cavedweller]

Lift table and engine hoist (cherry picker), both from Harbor Freight, would be all you need for just about any practical sized amateur telescope and mount.

 

Lift table ready to lower the scope out of the saddle:

 

[deSitter]

I often wonder if God can make bad optics good (if I prayed), or does He determine that only when the optics are made?

In other words, some of them have grace

 

-drl