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Old 06-09-2008, 12:29 AM
dsscse (David)
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Tasco TR (the R is for ...............Red!)

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Originally Posted by Ian Robinson View Post
Tasco had a 4" refractor at one stage. I saw one on display in Ken Leech's department at The Store on Hunter Street in 1973 , when I met Mrs.Towers (she used to outreach in Newcastle).
I have an old TR114 (mm) Newt Reflector with GEM on wooden tripod [circ.1984] does that sound like it?
I think though it would ruin the hobby for anyone just getting started, but may give it to a good home if it is wanted and its limitations are understood
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