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Old 20-01-2021, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TerryC View Post
I have been lucky enough to purchase a Questar 3.5" telescope from USA. The previous owner, now deceased, apparently bought the Questar as an investment and never used it despite being purchased in 2007 !

To make it suitable for use downunder I have cut the centre leg by approximately 40mm. This makes it suitable for use as far north as the Sunshine Coast (26.5 deg N). In addition I have added a 1kg counterweight which fits snuggly on the centre leg.
Awesome, never looked through one but heard all the stories. Grew up staring at S&T ads for them and dreaming, especially about the 7"...

I assume you meant 26.5 deg S..?

Mike
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