I am trying to gather any information (mainly pictures) of a Tasco 60mm refractor which was sold by Astro Optical Supplies around 1983-1985, when AOS were trading in the Mid-City Arcade, 200 Bourke St, Melbourne (next to the cinema). Here is what I can recall about it so far.
- 60mm refractor.
- It came in a blue cardboard box.
- White OTA (not the later red color).
- Black rack and pinion focuser.
- No finderscope but it had two small brackets at either end of the tube; one with a small hole and the other with a larger hole, I guess for "sighting" the object.
- A 'horseshoe' style alt-alz fork and table tripod.
- One eyepiece and a diagonal.
I know AOS no longer trade in Melbourne, and I will contact the store next week, but I suspect that after 25 years they may no have any idea.
I also recall the name of the staff member who worked there, but again, I think he moved on from astronomy years ago.
This scope was my first scope and it eventually ended up as a guide/finderscope for my 6-in Newt.
I am hoping there are some Melbournians who may recall such a scope and even still own one!
