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Criterion 6" f/15 refractor????

Started by crickett, 12/01/2013 04:28PM
Posted 12/01/2013 04:28PM Opening Post
Hey Folks,
Has anyone here ever heard of or seen a Criterion 6" f/15ish refractor before? I have a line on one but thought I better ask before I pull the trigger on it.
Thanks!!!
Mark
Posted 12/01/2013 11:10PM #1
Would love to see photos of that one. A combination of a Jaegers objective and a Criterion mount perhaps? Of course, Cave manufactured the 6" Astrola refractor for a short while. These were often upgraded with "unbranded" Unitron Super Focusers to accommodate 2" oculars. My 6" long-focus Fecker is similarly equipped.

If the tube assembly were manufacture by Criterion, you would have a real limited-edition Classic. Mark, good luck on you quest!
Posted 12/02/2013 02:25AM | Edited 12/02/2013 02:26AM #2
I have never seen a Criterion refractor but maybe they used a Criterion mount like this one. Does this look like the mount? It has a big sign like you described.



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