Just when you think theres nothing new

[Wavytone]

... out pops a surprise, like this beast...

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/659341-which-mount-and-telescope-is-this/

[mental4astro]

Oh, my!

In the words of Austin Powers: "Shagadelic, baby"

It just HAD to be Italian made.

[DarkArts]

I think it's actually a cappuccino machine? :)

[Outcast]

Kinda makes me think of the Alfa Romeo of scopes....

ya gotta own one but.....

[JA]

..... but for the selespeed :D

As for the telescope, it immediately reminded me of an exotic loudspeaker that I will post an image of when I find it.

Best
JA

[AstroApprentice]

Wow! I think I like the mount...but the OTA is crazy!
Looks like the lovechild of Bellincioni and Agnetti, with Avalon as the godfather ;)
http://www.bellincioni.com/en/goods_caregory/montature-equatoriali/
http://www.3ashop.it/listino.asp?CAT=AAA&SUB=C
http://www.avalon-instruments.com/products/m-uno-equatorial-mount

[mental4astro]

And add a Berkel Italian meat slicer as the Grandmother...

243376

Having grown up in the food & hospitality industry, this is MY sort of food porn! :evil: :evil: :wink2: :wink2: :party:

It's the grandmama of all microtomes too :lol:

[Ausrock]

I came across one of those beasties at the local Wedderburn showroom and had the pleasure of turning the handle..........what a work of art, amazing. :thumbsup:

[AstralTraveller]

Talk about horny. :P

[AstralTraveller]

It makes the Santel look a bit 'run of the mill'. :lol:

[mental4astro]

Yeah, Wavy.

Time to move the Santel on! :D