Posts Made By: Kurt Johnston

March 5, 2019 11:37 AM Forum: Refractors

New, old refractor!

Posted By Kurt Johnston

Originally Posted by William Green
I'm late to the party here, I know, but I have some questions:  <br><br>What is the current market price for a Unitron 4" optical tube in mint condition?  (When I was a kid, I really wanted one!)  Unitron 5" optical tube?  <br><br>What is the level of color correction?  (I assume they're just good, long-focus achromats.)  How do they compare to the D & G's of today?  <br><br>How consistently good (or bad) are the optics? <br><br>Where can I learn more about Unitron refractors?<br><br>Thank you.<br><br>Bill
Goggle Unitron History Project. Just about all you ever wanted to know about Unitron is on that site. 

To the original poster, congrats on the Unitron 152. I have a 1953-54 Unitron 152. The mounts are amazing considering their age. The Astonomy Shoppe website sells a RA motor with a hand controller that is battery powered and works like a charm. 

Kurt