Classic Orange C-8

Started by idoos, 05/24/2007 09:30AM
Posted 05/24/2007 09:30AM Opening Post
Hi all,

I have recently buyed end restored an Classic Orange C-8; cleaning the tripod, cleaned the optics and lubricated the focusing system. After collimating the optics showed very sharp views of the Moon, Saturn and deepsky objects.
I have compared this 1979 model side by side with 2 C-8 Ultima. This Classical Celestron with "special coatings" gives more contrasty views on the planets!

Regards,

Ido Oosterveld
Netherlands



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Posted 05/26/2007 11:11AM #1
Ido- I had a 1975 model. Sorry I ever sold it. They just don't make them like that anymore. The stars were textbook at high power. Someday when I get a little extra cash(ha-ha)I hope to pick another one up. Gerry
Posted 05/26/2007 02:07PM #2
Great scope. I had one years ago. It was my first serious scope. To this day some of my best memories were with that old pumpkin.
Posted 06/08/2007 08:38PM #3
I love the Orange Tube, but my experience is that a Starbright coated modern scope will beat one every time. By "modern," I mean a C8 NOT made from 1985 - 1990. ;-)

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