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Old 22nd of March 2009 (Sun)   #1
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Hi all,

well, me and old telescopes just keep finding each other. On neither occasion was I looking for one, but there it is...

I was handed this one on Friday, and have since pulled it into a million bits, measured and photo documented the whole thing, done some research online and written a new web page for my site.

http://www.asignobservatory.com/1867...refractor.aspx

Enjoy the read!

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Very cool. Where do you plug the GOTO into this one?
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Very cool. Where do you plug the GOTO into this one?
Its a five-pin (four plus one opposer) cable and manipulation device that bridges the user interface between the rear of the OTA and the bipedal humanoid operator.

It's one of the best available GOTO systems I have ever seen.
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Sounds impressive. What are you using to power that GOTO? 6pk VB?
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Sounds impressive. What are you using to power that GOTO? 6pk VB?
Ive often found that 6pk VB can introduce some pretty bad tracking errors, heavy vignetting in the optical train and some severe backlash from the other source of power in my house.......

My power source is chemically powered using O2, supplemented with H20. I can usually operate DC all night without recharging......Although sometimes hibernation mode kicks in which effectively shuts down operations for a night.
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Wow, what a gem. Great find Baz.
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Nice find....could be a Pirate's scope...
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I got the tripod on Monday morning and have now finished the restoration and put it all together.

Finished story here. http://www.asignobservatory.com/1867...refractor.aspx

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I like the last shot! Serious expression, antique scope and the Observatory!

Nicely done!
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Great scope and Jewel to have Baz Is the tripod the original for this scope ?? Certainly looks it . Have any ideal it's worth ??
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I like the last shot! Serious expression, antique scope and the Observatory!
Cheers Rick....Seriously...
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Great scope and Jewel to have Baz Is the tripod the original for this scope ?? Certainly looks it . Have any ideal it's worth ??
Value? Not yet mate, but I would love to know!
I have updated the info on the tripod so please have a read mate, it is an amazing story with undoubtedly more to come.

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