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Celestron Serial Number

Started by bwest, 01/04/2003 06:12AM
Posted 01/04/2003 06:12AM Opening Post
Might be rehashing old ground here, but...
Does anyone know how to determine approx. date of manufature of orange-tube C8s from the serial number? I have heard asking Celestron is less than useful.

Ben
Posted 10/04/2003 09:00PM #1
Hi Benjamin,
RE: Does anyone know how to determine approx. date of manufature of orange-tube C8s from the serial number?
Ran across your question while going through the archives.
I've started a database of serial numbers versus equiptment configuration. So far, with very limited information, it appears the numbering system changed as Celestron made changes but I might be able to fill in the blanks as the database grows.
One way to tell is by a date on the side of the motors (mm-yy) but I've found this can precede the C8 date by 3 to 8 months.
If there are any Orange Tube C8 owners out there that I haven't already been in contact with who are willing to add to my database drop me a note at [email protected] and I'll send out a questionnaire.
Roy