I am wondering if anyone out there can help me identify the manufacturer of the 18" telescope I have saved from the scrap yard.
the picture that I have attached shows it on it's mount. In the photo the pedestal is bolted to a large steel plate. I have since installed it on a concrete pad, without the steel plate. Also you will see the small roll away shed that came with it (still working on getting that set up correctly)
I have not been able to find any name plates or markings of any kind. I know one thing, it is very heavy and I will not be moving it again anytime soon.
It is serious need of collimation, which I have never tried before and do not yet have the tools for.
I am just getting back into astronomy after a 20 year absence.
Thanks for your help.
the picture that I have attached shows it on it's mount. In the photo the pedestal is bolted to a large steel plate. I have since installed it on a concrete pad, without the steel plate. Also you will see the small roll away shed that came with it (still working on getting that set up correctly)
I have not been able to find any name plates or markings of any kind. I know one thing, it is very heavy and I will not be moving it again anytime soon.
It is serious need of collimation, which I have never tried before and do not yet have the tools for.
I am just getting back into astronomy after a 20 year absence.
Thanks for your help.
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