Finished my Tal 1m Restoration. Photos.

[stafford_stargazer]

All finished, mirror cleaned and centre spotted, mount and ota re-sprayed, inside tube fresh coat of blackboard paint, all works as it should.

Mirrors in excellent condition.

Motor works fine and complete with power supply.

I'm very happy how it turned out.

The colour is true to original.

Complete with all accessories, filters, cross hair, 15 and 25mm eyepeices and 3x Barlow all in great condition.

Enjoy.

Gary.

 

Edited March 25, 2023 by stafford_stargazer

[Peter Drew]

Very nice, looks like new.  I have a couple that could do with a similar treatment.     🙂

[Roy Challen]

Nice scope, I had one a little while ago

[Les Ewan]

I have a TAL 2 150 f8 which I bought in the early 90's stored at my sisters house and you've encouraged me to collect and set it up again. I know she is using the main pine box as a coffee table so she might not be too pleased!

These scopes are built like tanks but the main draw back is the pillar tube vibrates when the motor is running reducing resolution at high powers. It also has a spherical mirror but I didn't find it a major setback with low to moderate powers. I don't know about your scope but mine has oversized eyepieces so a adapter is needed to fit standard 1.25" fittings. It also has a rather odd looking X5 barlow giving powers up to 315X which is a bit beyond the spherical mirror.

Mine is ready to be set up and go but the main mirror needs a recoat.

[John]

Great looking scope - very traditional, purposeful look.

The sort of scope that ought to be pictured on Sir Patrick Moore's lawn in the "Observers Book of Astronomy" 🙂

@Les Ewan's post could suggest a new thread for the forum: "What are you using your TAL wooden box for ?" 😁

 

 

 

[markse68]

Nice 😊 I’ve got a blue one- my first scope on getting properly onto this hobby and joining this forum. Lovely scopes

Mark

[Peter Drew]

I would prefer my Tal1's over any other current Newtonians of similar size.       🙂  

[JeremyS]

Lovely job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[Mr Spock]

Very nice restoration job 👍 Lovely scope - built like a tank!

[Telescope40]

Lovely stuff Gary. Had the non motor version back in the early 90's. Bought from Scope City in Liverpool. Remember the weight as I tried to get the heavy box in the car. Got me started again with the hobby after being a kid / teenager. 

Thanks for posting.  John  

Edited March 26, 2023 by Telescope40

[dweller25]

Looks great 👍