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Old 14-08-2012, 07:44 PM
chris lewis
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I weighed it on some bathroom scales and all up it was in the 160-170lb. range. Being fairly fit still, I can take it outside in 2x pieces, but it is easier in 3x pieces. It takes about 5 min to set up. Cool down is minimal. I have some very nice Japanese made Celestron Ultima Possel's plus the Meade 6.7mm UWA. These scopes like the 4 in. plus Unitron / Polerax's were designed for planetary and double star splitting. The very rare Tasco 20 -TE has the same optics and they were around $US5000 in the 70-80's, they were sold as 'semi professional' scopes. Actually, my dealer also has a 102 mm / F.15 Unitron / Polerex with the 2x finders and on a wooden EQ mount . I believe it is the 160 Photo-equatorial. I had the option of getting that one but he wanted twice the price and it's condition is only 'average'. It need's a fair amount of refurbishment. I believe he will place it on E. bay as they sell for big money in the USA. I am happy with mine.

Chris
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