Ness brand of telescopes????

[DavidU (Dave)]

I found an old Newt for sale that is NESS brand and can't find any info.
It looks to me like it may be made by Vixen. It looks well made.
Any info??
cheerz Dave

[DavidU (Dave)]

Ok, It looks awfully like a Vixen R200SS, re-badged.
eeebay item #280436671836

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Even if it isn't a badge-engineered Vixen Dave, it certainly looks solid enough - but wonder what the optics are truly like. Certainly doesn't look like a typical eBay cheapie at first glance and it may be decent value if it stays cheap

[netwolf]

Had a look at it it maybe an OEM version of the same scope, Vixen are getting some made in China now. Also the Spider vanes look very thick to me, this is not ideal.

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Originally Posted by netwolf

Also the Spider vanes look very thick to me, this is not ideal.

As are they on the original Vixen Fahim...

[chris lewis]

It is not a Vixen. It is a inexpensive Taiwanese Newt. with a spherical mirror. Avoid.

Chris

[DavidU (Dave)]

Originally Posted by chris lewis

It is not a Vixen. It is a inexpensive Taiwanese Newt. with a spherical mirror. Avoid.

Chris

Thank's Chris