Stolen Items Found - Does Anybody Recognise?

[Pete Presland]

9 minutes ago, Physopto said:

A good few years ago I sold a Meade 12" LX200. I had marked it with a UV pen early on. When I went to sell it I tried to remove the marker data. But it was very difficult and would have damaged the paint surface. So it went to the new owner as was. If it was ever stolen and recovered I guess the marks would be still visible and it could be traced and returned. I may still have the buyers details somewhere.

Derek

Any info is better than nothing, at least there is still a point of contact. Hopefully this item will make o=it back to the rightful owners.

[Viktiste]

On 07/09/2020 at 21:08, Nigella Bryant said:

I'd say 53 too. Well spotted. Buxton area, etc. 

Rules me out as the owner 🙂

I hope the owner is found. Having astro gear stolen is a real threat to this hobby, as I have painfully learnt myself.

[R26 oldtimer]

It's been two weeks and no one has claimed the astro goods. Makes me wonder if the particular items weren't stolen, but the thieves found a way to finance their transition from visual to astrophotography 🕵️‍♂️🤣

[DaveL59]

I see they're listing a SW150 on EQ5 synscan at sussex police ebay account
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sky-Watcher-BKP150-Telescope-With-Aluminium-Tripod-Untested-For-Spares-Or-Repair/164394108516?hash=item2646a70664:g:dU4AAOSwMltfaLKi

[Peter Drew]

They say that they are "unsure how to test it"  underlined by the way it is set up!     🙂

Edited September 23, 2020 by Peter Drew
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[newtyng5]

Hopefully the owner will be found. As for the lattitude , i have a similar case, and it has to be set around 50degrees to fit in the case. Anything much lower, or higher it doesn't fit.