Questar 3.5" Duplex
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Questar 3.5" Duplex
Check out a cool Questar 3.5" Duplex I bought recently - Serial number: 5-DP-8835_BB
Fitted, velvet-lined carrying/storage case with key (leather covered w/door pouches)
Eyepiece and Filter Case (laminated wood w/foam lining)
Brandon eyepieces; 16mm and 24mm
Screw-in front lens cap
Three legs for tabletop use
Solar filter
Synchronous Electric Clock Drive
Power cord for the Synchronous Electric Clock Drive
Plain blue dew cap/barrel cover (no star chart or moon map)
Nikon Camera Adaptor
Camera Coupling Set
Davis & Sanford (now Tiffen) Heavy Duty Factory Tripod
I already used it for solar observation and it is great
Fitted, velvet-lined carrying/storage case with key (leather covered w/door pouches)
Eyepiece and Filter Case (laminated wood w/foam lining)
Brandon eyepieces; 16mm and 24mm
Screw-in front lens cap
Three legs for tabletop use
Solar filter
Synchronous Electric Clock Drive
Power cord for the Synchronous Electric Clock Drive
Plain blue dew cap/barrel cover (no star chart or moon map)
Nikon Camera Adaptor
Camera Coupling Set
Davis & Sanford (now Tiffen) Heavy Duty Factory Tripod
I already used it for solar observation and it is great
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Re: Questar 3.5" Duplex
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Thanks a lot guys
I got this used for a great price (it came from Italy)
I got this used for a great price (it came from Italy)
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Can anyone help with the seria number 5-DP-8835_BB
Is it from the 80's?
Is it from the 80's?
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Pedro,
If I remember correctly the first 5 indicates it was made in 1975,85 or 95. Duplexs were introduced in 1966 and the
designator changed to two digits in 2000. The Questar Corporation will tell you which if you contact them with
the serial number. They maintain details of registered owners.
Best wishes,
David
If I remember correctly the first 5 indicates it was made in 1975,85 or 95. Duplexs were introduced in 1966 and the
designator changed to two digits in 2000. The Questar Corporation will tell you which if you contact them with
the serial number. They maintain details of registered owners.
Best wishes,
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Thanks David
I already contacted them but until now no answer. I will try again
Thanks
I already contacted them but until now no answer. I will try again
Thanks
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Re: Questar 3.5" Duplex
Another great addition to the collection Pedro.These are nice pieces very well made.
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Re: Questar 3.5" Duplex
Another telescope to fill your kitchen, soon you won't be able to fit in there
It is lovely though
Alexandra
It is lovely though
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Thanks Alexandra
This one is not in the kitchen. A Questar is a Questar ;-)
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This one is not in the kitchen. A Questar is a Questar ;-)
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Questar corporation sent me the following info concerning my Questar Duplex
Hello,
This Questar was made on 7/25/1985. No other information available.
Thank you,
Jim Reichert
215-862-5277
Hello,
This Questar was made on 7/25/1985. No other information available.
Thank you,
Jim Reichert
215-862-5277
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Re: Questar 3.5" Duplex
Congratulations. That's one fine instrument.
Christopher
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You have a fine collection of scopes Pedro!
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Thanks Mark
The collection is getting bigger every year
The collection is getting bigger every year
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