philjay Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Just had a look to see what it went for, bad luck Mick Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Someone really wanted that one. Bad luck Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I bid 120 that was rejected then had 10 secs left put in 150 and I was to late but I would have lost anyway I bet he put in a big bid. Oh well saves a trip to London and 50 quid in fuel. If you see anymore local ones let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 That's a shame Mick - better luck next time (I'll keep my eyes peeled for you mate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Create an account at Goofbay then you can snipe, which means it bids for you in the last 2 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Gpod idea but I had a limit of £150 anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Blast! I was rather hoping you'd get that so I could call round and watch it being dismantled. Ah well next time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Apparently it had 152 watchers at the end. Apparently it had 132 watchers at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chair_back_astronomer Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hi! Found this thread as I am currently refurbishing and bringing back to life. I bought my Charles Frank mount for a home-built 8" when I was about 16 (mid 1960s). I bought the synchronous motor and RA drive a year or so later. Never did much with it, as I went off to Uni. It languished for many years whilst I had access to larger scopes, but now I am resurrecting it for digital camera wide-field use. I seems to be very well built, but the fibre pads used in the bearings need replacing. One of the threads on the mounting holes for the RA drive also seems to be shot. But not at all bad for a 48 year old bit of hardware. When I have cleaned it up and put the guide scope and camera on it, I'll post a picture. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hi Mike and welcome to EMS. Looking forward to the pics when complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hi Mike welcome to EMS. I'll look forward to those pics, it's a shame I didn't get it but then I haven't really got the time to do it up, it would look nice though and would have been a great project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hi Mike, a warm welcome to EMS. Good luck with the project, should look great when you have it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj2090 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Does anyone remember how much this went for? Found one in an old farm attic that the owners were thinking of skipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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