Mystery Telescope

[Theinvoker]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could help identify a telescope for me?

I picked up a couple of old scopes from a clear out of an observatory today, one I know is an old custom made refractor but the other I looks more like a mainstream one. My knowledge is somewhat limited and don't want to let the kids loose on it only to find out its a gem as the optics look in great condition.

It has a sticker stating it is a Telementor refractor A30 (Carl Zeiss?) but this isn't original and has been put on after by the observatory so I have no idea if this is correct.

I have posted some images along with the accessories that came with it (although 1 of the eye pieces isn't original).

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Vokes

[Earl]

Its a Ziess Jenner Telementor

[Theinvoker]

Thanks Any idea what sort of quality it is? I know Carl Zeiss is a good name but I'm struggling to find anything about it on google except some old adverts and version 2.

Cheers!

[Earl]

Its a very well made 60mm Acromat

Very well made, oh did I say well made?

http://whuyss.tripod.com/zeiss/

[Theinvoker]

Thanks again Probably best not to give it to the kids then!

[Peter Drew]

As already identified it is a Zeiss Telementor. The quality is usually first class, the objective moves up and down internally when focusing.

[philj]

Yep a Telementor, shame there wasnt the mount with it, a complete scope fetches a decent price in good condition. Optics are legendary for a 60mm.

Philj

[Theinvoker]

Yep a Telementor, shame there wasnt the mount with it, a complete scope fetches a decent price in good condition. Optics are legendary for a 60mm.

Philj

Yeah, I have a feeling it was used as a finder scope so the mount is probably long gone It's in excellent condition and has a rail attached so mounting it shouldn't be a problem.

Just trying to decide what to do with it now!

[Rossco72]

looks like a nice find you have there

[Theinvoker]

There were about 5 different ones there. Guess I have an eye for quality (or more likely dumb luck!)