Wanted - Astro Optical Reflectors/Mounts or parts

[torana68]

Hi all,
Just maybe Ill get a cheque in the mail next month so Im looking about to see if anyone has any 10" or bigger AOS (Astro Optical ) Newtonians or parts to suit. Not after mint examples, the rougher the better, broken or damaged bits accepted. Old and rusty is good.....:D might look at other sizes but only after Astro Optical Supply Newtonians ...
Roger

[Lester]

Good luck with this Roger; I will be interested to see how many Goliath mounts are out there. I have one, but have not heard of any others yet.

[torana68]

... well I knew of one locally but not sure what happened to it, any Astro mounts really, or parts, I'm sure the minuite any spare cash I have is absorbed by something not fun related one will appear ....
Roger :D

[koputai]

There was an advert in the buy and sell section here in the last half of last year from a member located in the Blue Mountains. He had two AO 8 inchers on Sampson mounts. I'm sure the search function can find them.

Cheers,
Jason.

[torana68]

yep found and most helpfull but sold ages ago, must be a lot of stuff in peoples "Ill get around to it" collection, hard bit is finding it.
Roger

[GReilly]

Hi Roger,
Have an original AOS 8" F7 OTA. Original spider and secondary and mirror & mirror mount. 1 yr old coating on the mirror. pm if you are interested.
Greg

[solissydney]

I have an "Astro" mount with a 12 inch Reflector. Must be, I don't know how many years old.

Will I part with it? NOOOO way
KEN

[torana68]

dont blame you, stick it in your will to me? :lol:could you send a photo so I can drool?

Roger

[Lester]

Hi Roger,

my Goliath mount is for sale. Its the largest Astro-Optical mount from the 1980's.

[solissydney]

Yes, I will take a pic of the mount and post it. Give me a little time.

[PhotonCollector]

Hi Roger,

I have an AOS 8" f/6 optical tube assembly all in well kept condition. The primary was recoated some years back and also has Quartz overcoat. I know you say your after 10" or larger, just thought I would let you know I have the 8" if your interested. Would be very very cheap (ie <$100).

clear skies
Paul

[torana68]

Paul,
sorry for the late reply, PM sent a little while ago :)
Roger

[torana68]

ok, realistically I don't NEED any more mounts :) but I can do with little bits and pieces that you may have taken off over the years and is clogging up your shed. Not fussed what it is it might help me complete a mount. Will look at old or damaged OTA's but I dont want anything but parts really :)

[john guy]

i have an astro 8 inch dob, repainted tube two years ago with two pack vai panel shop, mirror and diag recaoted at same time.offers?