Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Photographs Of The Telescopes

I recently went through the notes in my observing journal. And the conclusion I came to, is that a binocular telescope is the ideal instrument for me. Or, in other words - Not only am I very keen on that type of instrument for astronomy - but, it has been the best fit for me in the past. But the fact is they aren't cheap...

Well, as promised I'd like to finally share some wonderful photographs — of the telescopes which are slated to be delivered to me.

I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to their arrival...

I plan to add a lot more details, to go along with these photos in the future. For now — they say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Feast your eyes on these beauties:

Edmund 4.25" Deluxe Space Conqueror

Front end of the E.S. 4.25" Deep Space Conqueror 

Primary mirror of the E.S. 4.25" Deep Space Conqueror 
(I like the look of the 3 simple collimation screws)


Now, for the 6" Edmund Scientifics' Super Space Conqueror:

A formidable looking instrument


Front end of the E.S. 6" Super Space Conqueror 
(the orig. finderscope has been upgraded to a larger unit from Orion)


Fascinating clock drive of the 6" Super Space Conqueror 


Primary mirror of 6" Super Space Conqueror, with orig. factory sticker visible  

 
Secondary mirror of the E.S. 6" Super Space Conqueror 

And here is a (randomly selected) photo, found via Google search, of the fourth and final telescope - Which I "gave up" for microscopy 🔬
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It is The Edmund Scientific model 3001, 6" Newtonian reflector.







All good things to those who wait...

Clear and steady skies!





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