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I'm glad my posting has stirred up some interest in these fine scopes. Seems like only yesterday (1969) I bought my first Unitron from Amateur Astronomers Supply Co. in Crows Nest. Eric Witcombe was the original proprietor if some of you oldies remember, a very knowledgeable chap. I was only speaking to him last year, he must be well in his 80's now. He was more interested in talking about golf than astronomy from memory.
I like to display my Polarex/Unitron telescopes in the house, my wife being very understanding of course. Any corner of the house will do, it would be a shame to keep them in their boxes. One of the reasons these scopes have survived well to this day is due to the fact that the original boxes or cabinets, if you will, were very well made and up to the task of storing and transporting them safely. If they are to be stored away, I usually take out the optics and keep them away from heat, dust and moisture (the wine cellar is best).
I have added a couple of more pics to the original posting and if anyone would like to see more let me know.
Cheers for now, Steve
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