Introduction
The Society has acquired several telescopes kindly donated by members and friends over the years. Here is a preview of what is available. Each instrument has a custodian who should be contacted to arrange a loan. The telescopes are in good working order but if a problem arises, please contact the custodian immediately. Telescopes should be returned in May for inspection, and the next loan period is then June to September (suggested).

 

Telescope-1
Donated by Mr B. Smith (Shottesbrooke)

Custodian: Jim House, White Waltham, Maidenhead.
Phone:
e-mail:

Description:
6" F/6 Orion Optics (UK) reflector, on equatorial mount. There is no sidereal drive. ( It was removed)
Operation: Slacken the axis clamps slightly and nudge the OTA towards the object.
Suggested setup: Put the mounting on flag stones and adjust for polar alignment. Mark the positron of the legs.

Suitable for the Moon, Planets, Star clusters and brighter fuzzy objects.

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Telescope-2
Donated by Mrs Delia Turner (Reading)

Custodian: Peter Hainsworth, Woodley Nr Reading
Phone: 0118 9442948
e-mail:

Description:
6" F/8 Astro Systems Newtonian reflector on east-to-use Alt-Az mount

The telescope has a rack and pinion focuser for 0.965” eyepieces with adapter for 1.25” eyepieces. Also mounted on the telescope is a 6 x 30 straight through finder. Eyepieces included: 28mm, 12.5mm, 6mm

Suitable for the Moon, Planets, Star clusters and brighter fuzzy objects.

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Telescope-3
Donated by

Custodian: Andy Tate, Maidenhead
Phone:
e-mail:

Description:
5" Celestron (F/5) on EQ mount (manual drives) [ Celestron Astromaster 130 Reflector]
Operation: Set the tripod on solid ground and polar align. Mark the position of the tripod legs. There are hand controlled slow motions.
Slacken the axis clamps and gently move the telescope tube. When near the object tighten the clamp and use the fine control.

The telescope has a rack and pinion focus for 1.25” eyepieces. Also mounted on the telescope is an LED-finder. Eyepieces included: ??

Suitable for the Moon, Planets, Star clusters and brighter fuzzy objects.

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Telescope-4
Donated by Peter King

Custodian: Guy Bunce
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e-mail:

Description:
4.5" Reflector on EQ mount (Sidereal Drive)
Operation: Set the tripod on solid ground and polar align. Mark the position of the tripod legs. There are hand controlled slow motions. Slacken the axis clamps and gently move the telescope tube. When near the object tighten the clamp and use the fine control or use the the motor in Right Ascention (RA). It runs off D Cells. or there is a 12V transformer (DC/AC)

The telescope has a rack and pinion focus for 1.25” eyepieces. Also mounted on the telescope is a finder. Eyepieces are included

Suitable for the Moon, Planets, Star clusters and brighter fuzzy objects. Imaging when driven ?

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Telescope-5
Purchased by the Society using donations. EQ mounting donated by Steve Buniak

Custodian: Robin Oldman (Maidenhead)
Phone:
e-mail:

Description:
H-alpha Solar Telescope on EQ mount with Sidereal Drive.
Operation: Set the tripod on solid ground and polar align. Mark the position of the tripod legs. Start the sidereal drive.
Slacken the axis clamps and gently move the telescope tube to the SUN. When near the object tighten the clamp and use the fine controls. Avoid glancing at the Sun directly.Use the appropriate finders. The sun needs a cloud free sky for best viewing, and a 13 to 10mm eyepiece. Solar Imaging is possible.

Suitable for the SUN only !