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Old 23-12-2015, 10:40 AM
chris lewis
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Hi, it was really looked after well. The optics dealer who I got it from had it in dry storage for decades. All it needeed was a polish and lube. The only really upgrade was re-spraying the lower leg extensions matt black. It is actually more impressive in real life then the photos show. It weighs around 90 Kgs. and in the first photo it is about 7ft. above the ground. It takes 1.25in EP's. The mount movements are superb. I keep it in the lounge often where it certainly has that 'wow' factor. I use it with the kids neighbors during summer for mainly planetary and lunar observations.
Photo below with understanding wife !

Chris
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