DJRNY
well it has fins and took off like a rocket....
OK, remotely related to rocketry. Very remotely.......
I recently picked up an old Tasco 11T 115mm X 900mm reflector telescope I plan to give to my grandkids. I realize these are "department store" telescopes but I am hoping it is one of the better ones. It is all metal construction, including a steel tube and cast metal frame parts, stainless steel gears and fittings, etc. I believe it is old, but I have no idea how old.
The eyepiece holder is for 0.965" eyepieces, which is an outdated size. From what I can find out, nobody makes good quality 0.965" eyepieces anymore. Other than taking your chances on Ebay or someplace similar, does anyone know a source of good 0.965" eyepieces?
It also didn't have the manual with it, and I haven't found the manual anywhere online. I did find a posted 11TE-5 manual, but I don't know what the differences are between the 11T and the 11TE-5. Does anyone know where I could get an 11T manual (or a copy)?
Thanks!
I recently picked up an old Tasco 11T 115mm X 900mm reflector telescope I plan to give to my grandkids. I realize these are "department store" telescopes but I am hoping it is one of the better ones. It is all metal construction, including a steel tube and cast metal frame parts, stainless steel gears and fittings, etc. I believe it is old, but I have no idea how old.
The eyepiece holder is for 0.965" eyepieces, which is an outdated size. From what I can find out, nobody makes good quality 0.965" eyepieces anymore. Other than taking your chances on Ebay or someplace similar, does anyone know a source of good 0.965" eyepieces?
It also didn't have the manual with it, and I haven't found the manual anywhere online. I did find a posted 11TE-5 manual, but I don't know what the differences are between the 11T and the 11TE-5. Does anyone know where I could get an 11T manual (or a copy)?
Thanks!