O.T.A maker

[I.C.D (Ian)]

Hi my son got this telescope tube which has no makers name or marking on it, it has a 225mm(9"") prim/mirror a 60mm(21/2") id draw tube. The tube is painted a light green It also came with a mount which is a vixen but the mount and the O.T.A don't match can anyone help with this please
Ian

[LewisM]

I seem to recall Kson did something like this

[astroametuer (Jay)]

It could be an Orion UK, model VX8 with below specs
- 200mm Aperture
- 900mm focal length

link below:
https://www.orionoptics.co.uk/product/vx8-vx8l/

Hope this helps

[Hans Tucker (Hans)]

Originally Posted by astroametuer

It could be an Orion UK, model VX8 with below specs
- 200mm Aperture
- 900mm focal length

link below:
https://www.orionoptics.co.uk/product/vx8-vx8l/

Hope this helps

Easy way to tell this. Look at the Primary Mirror Cell .. it will have Orion Optics stamped.

[LewisM]

A larger picture (clicking current one makes a small thumbnail) would certainly assist.

Judging by what looks distinctly like the usual chinese silver decal on the tube, I'd wager it is NOT OOUK.

[I.C.D (Ian)]

Hi thanks all for your help I am quite sure it is Orion vx 8 series
Ian