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Scope ID?

Started by raw265, 05/16/2005 01:00AM
Posted 05/16/2005 01:00AM Opening Post
Can anyone help with the identifying this scope?
It is a 6" F5 fiberglass tube newt and has cast aluminum tube ends that are polished. It originally had a pretty rustic metal helical focuser.
It smells old. smile


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Robert W.

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Posted 05/16/2005 01:27AM #1
Looks like a older Cave, Parks or maybe just some parts put together from the above companys!

Chas
Posted 05/16/2005 02:31AM #2
Both the spider/diagonal holder and the mirror cell appear to be from Novak, a supplier of parts for you to build your own. I think they may have also supplied some of the companies that Charles mentioned too. I'm guessing homebuilt myself. The mirror may have some markings that would help.

Don Wyman

Don Wyman
Obsession #1166 18" f/4.5
with Argo Navis and ServoCat
WO Megrez 90 APO
Coronado PST
Posted 05/16/2005 12:52PM #3
Thanks guys.
No markings on the side of the mirror except the engraving "30.1" which would be the focal length.



Robert W.

There's no substitute for fine glass!