Does anyone recognise this Refractor on Ebay?

[netwolf]

Hi All,

Found this classic telescope about 30 years old on Ebay. Am bidding on it. I wonder if anyone could identify it. ~4" F6

Item number: 120083096258

Regards
Fahim

[White Rabbit]

Psst, your not supposed to let people on an astronomy web site know that there is astronomy equipment up for grabs on ebay, the price might just start going up ;).

WR

[netwolf]

Doh! Well I count on the good will, kindness and trust of our community members.
Also I dont want to pay this guy less than what his scope might be worth.
Regards.
Fahim

[bojan]

Fahim,
This is obviously a home made instrument (probably made from parts of a large binoculars. Perhaps you should ask vendor for more details).
It may be worth going for it, it may be better than most of Tasco-style telescopes on the market today (with plastic lenses etc).
Good luck and do not count on kindness and trust of people, this forum is visited by all sorts ...

[netwolf]

If I win it it would be nice, I have never used a Refractor (unless you count binos and my finder scope) and I just feel like i should own one at least.
Also I like old scopes, I watch so many vintage scopes being sold in the US and wish I could get my hands on one without all the excessive shipping costs. Some thing about the classics and home made vintage stuff is really inspiring to me. A 4" F5 is would not be a bad start.

Regards

[toetoe]

If you like that old stuff Fahim, go for it and good luck with your bidding. :thumbsup:

[netwolf]

Belonged originally to a gentlemen who lived in Lorne Victoria, who had it custom made. No contact details unfortunately.
One of the accessories (looks like a pice of a binocoular) shown in the add has "Sportsvue 7 x 50 Triple Tested Coated Optics" written on it. Does that help anyone identify it.

Regards