Restoration of a classic 1908 refractor

[Bobbyoutback]

A friend sent me the link below ' hope you enjoy it also :)

https://www.universetoday.com/163339/amateur-astronomer-restores-a-classic-historic-refractor/

[blindman]

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

[Saturnine]

Great little story, the USA is spoilt for astro gear from a century ago just laying around waiting for the right person to find them. Wonder if there are any old observatory scopes hiding in dark corners in universities here in Oz.