Wood print of my first scope

[xelasnave]

Now I know this is showing my age but here is a wood print of my scope when it was new (in 1875).
I was given some parts of this scope 235mm 1850 f/l including the primary and secondary and the bits they sat it. It sat in a fork mount that I made out of an iron bed frame and wheel bearings. I mentioned it in astronomydaily and Pizwiz there found this old wood print, the maker and his address. It was built for as I recall a Major Paton to observe an eclipse in India..The mirror bears a date around 1875. The mirrors needs recoating as I stuffed them by giving them a good polish with rouge to get out some scratches..arrrrr oh well experience is the best teacher.
Also this is the only shot of the started but incomplete observatory where it sat. When I get back I will have some photos of the fork mount and the ota I made from wood chip heater and caavan annex poles.
alex

[Robert_T]

Alex, what an amazing bit of historical treasure. How did you come by it? Incredible that it could still be giving views of the heavens 130 years on. I wonder how many eyes have gazed through these mirrors in all that time...

thanks for sharing

[xelasnave]

I was in Real Estate and one gets given all sorts of things this was one of those things. Unfortunately before they called me in to sell the home the tube and other "bits" were sent to the tip. I should give it to someone who will get it going again as I have no use for it with the 12 inch on board.
alex

[Robert_T]

Alex, maybe a museum would pick it up and give it pride of place in an antique astro display?

cheers,

[xelasnave]

There is not enough there really more for someone who is into restoration etc.
Unless there is an ICEINSPACE MUSEUM OF TELESCOPES:D
ALEX