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Old 04-11-2012, 02:28 PM
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Help to identify this scope.

Hi there.

Just wondering if anyone on here can help me identify a scope I am purchasing.
It is a 127mm 1200mm focal length, im assuming achromat.
My best guess is an Antares or similar and maybe its on something like an eq5 mount.
Any ideas would be great.
I've bought the setup for $250 so no matter what it was i thought it was a pretty good price and bought it before anyone else snapped it up.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. If this belongs in beginners talk please let me know but I thought equipment discussions suited more.
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Old 04-11-2012, 02:45 PM
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Close-up photo of the front objective may help... (without the dew shield)
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Old 04-11-2012, 02:51 PM
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The scope is currently being packed to be posted my way.
I have not recieved it yet, but when i do i could upload this photo.
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Old 04-11-2012, 02:54 PM
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The font on the sticker and the legs of the tripod look like a dead ringer for my old Meade newtonian. The mount head is better than my Meade was though.
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Old 04-11-2012, 02:58 PM
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Whatever, you got a bargain for $250.00!
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Old 10-11-2012, 02:46 PM
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Here are more photos as requested. On the tube it looks like there was a small sticker (picture 2) that may help identify.
Not sure how it performs yet. I've had it for 3 days and clouds and storms the whole time, no forecast for clear skies for a while either.
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