http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/ Classic Telescopes Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:40:27 GMT doobisary http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/389 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/389 Because I want to know more about that Cave 8" Cass on ebay. ;oD -Tim. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:25:48 GMT Clint W http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/388 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/388 Awsome Tim Nice to see you here!! This group is the place to be putting all your photos so we can drool over them!! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:53:53 GMT doobisary http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/387 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/387 Oh, some of my scopes are in the Mt Pinos star party folder. Still homebuilt (6" f/5 Jaegers blue OTA built by the late Dick Zanteson, piggyback on 6" f/15 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:43:14 GMT doobisary http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/386 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/386 Mostly homebuilts, though one or two "classics" from the past 4 decades. I'll post pics soon! -Tim. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:08:07 GMT hailofaguy http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/385 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/385 Welcome to the group. I'm pretty new too. What kind of Telescope(s) do you have? Add some pics if you have some to share. Mark Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:05:02 GMT doobisary http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/384 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/384 Hi folks! Just figured out there's a yahoo group for this! -Tim Parker. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:29:22 GMT David http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/383 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/383 Thanks very much for the responses. There is some damage. It's my understanding that the assembled instrument was knocked over or dropped at some time. The Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:07:23 GMT Eric Ramos http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/382 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/382 I just scanned and posted photos and pages regarding this instrument. Any information about this brand and model will be appreciated. There are high chances I Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:17:32 GMT Clint W http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/381 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/381 Hi Eric. Where you been? Post the photos of the scopes! The Haines has me excited to see what you got going... (aveman Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:12:33 GMT Clint W http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/380 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/380 Hi David and welcome, Hey thanks for the photos of the very interesting scope. I would agree with Peter due to him being an authority on this age of the Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:47:14 GMT Peter Abrahams http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/379 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/379 The mount, tripod, tube, & focuser look like a French product of about a century ago. The focuser is distinctive but I can't find an image of another example. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:20:03 GMT Tim Hager http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/378 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/378 David, Interesting instrument. Are there any accessories associated with the scope? It looks like the mount should have some slow motion controls attached Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:07:53 GMT Eric Ramos http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/377 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/377 Thanks for the warm welcome.. I was waiting to post after reading some more messages.   I am proud of owning two Caves; well actually one and a half.  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:07:47 GMT David http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/376 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/376 Hello group, I've just joined, hoping someone can help me identify an old telescope. I've posted some photos in an album named D.C.Clark: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:47:18 GMT truckstopastronomer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/375 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/classictelescopes/message/375 I see we are picking up some new members. Hope they will post with their gear, or their desires for one, or any other questions. We are here to share with all.