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Old 20-04-2014, 12:19 PM
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Allan_L (Allan)
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Hi Chris,
Welcome to IceInSpace
Did some research and it sounds like you have a nice scope there. A Schmidt Newtonian.

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The Tasco 8V was the company's only outstanding telescope. The 5" f/8 optical assembly was actually an f/4 system with a built-in 2x barlow at the base of the focuser and was made by Vixen, Japan . It was mounted on the high quality Polaris mount of Celestron/Vixen fame and included the polaris finder. It was accompanied by a 6x30 finder and good quality .965 focuser/eyepieces. This could be a nice buy if you can find one.
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