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- From: sysevm@nsrvan.vanc.wa.us
- Newsgroups: sci.astro
- Subject: Re: Refurbishing Observatory...SURPRISE !!
- Message-ID: <1993Jan21.114431.72@nsrvan.vanc.wa.us>
- Date: 21 Jan 93 11:44:30 PST
- References: <C12MDE.675@csulb.edu> <1993Jan20.020718.14371@adx.adelphi.edu>
- Organization: National Systems & Research, Vancouver WA
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- > was inscribed..." Alvin Clark & Sons 1877 Cambridgeport Mass."
- > Does anyone know who this was ? I've removed all the brass an found
- > a second lens (7 inches) packed in a brass container.
- > The next find was a large case which when opened contained a brand
- > new 8 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain (called Dynamax) . I've tried to track
- > this one down and it seems to be from Criterion. Does anyone know of
- > this scope and if so, is there an owners manual available.
-
- > Jamie Fitzpatrick
- >
- > jf4527@adx.adelphi.edu
-
- Jamie,
-
- Wow! what a find. this instrument is worth major $$ and you are the
- lucky one to do the restoration. Contact the folks at Vernonscope (phone
- unknown see Sky and Tel adds) for some information.
-
- Alvin Clark scopes are one of the most sought after in the states.
- And, collectors would like to take it off your hands sight unseen. The famed
- Clark lenses are truely works of art.
-
- Seek knolageable help in this restoration project and talk to the
- trustees there at the school about bringing this treasure back to use.
-
- Regards, Ethan
-