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06/22/2008 02:30:03 PM · #1 |
I just picked up a telescope (from an estate sale) and I know I got a great bargain on it.
It's a Polaroscope 114E. Looks like it was built in the sixties or seventies but it's in like-new condition.
My problem is that even after a Google search, I can't find any info on the unit.
Does anyone know anything about this model, or similar models, or could point me to where I might find more info?
My plan is to build an adapter for it so I can take some moon shots, etc. |
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06/22/2008 02:40:41 PM · #2 |
Is your spelling right ? Polorscope, or is it Polariscope? Poloriscope is a gemologist item.
List all the info that is on the item, and maybe some of us will be able to help. I think that eyepieces are a couple of standard size mounts, so you may be able to use a generic camera/telescope mount for it. Normally a telescope will have the focal length and effective aperture #'s on it somewhere. Good luck with your project.
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06/22/2008 03:29:02 PM · #3 |
| Post as much info as you can on the model and manufacturer. The 114E most likely stands for the aperture (114mm = 4.5 inches) and the E stands for equatorial, meaning the type of mount. I'm assuming it's a reflector. Post a few good pics and I'll tell you what I can. |
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06/22/2008 03:32:31 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by strangeghost:
Post as much info as you can on the model and manufacturer. The 114E most likely stands for the aperture (114mm = 4.5 inches) and the E stands for equatorial, meaning the type of mount. I'm assuming it's a reflector. Post a few good pics and I'll tell you what I can. |
There are several companies that make a model 114E.... Celestron, Meade are just a couple.
A polarscope is a special finderscope used to align an equatorial mount with the celestial pole. It is mounted inside a tube that runs along the (RA) axis of the telescope. Using polaris positioning indicators, it is easier for polar alignment, then you can obtain better results in photographs.
1st EQ mount telescope w/polarscope was built in 1972. It was a TS65P refractor telescope.
Message edited by author 2008-06-22 15:50:58.
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07/06/2008 10:58:04 PM · #5 |
I finally got a clear night and a good moon.
 This was shot using my p&s held up to the eye piece. Eventually, I'll figure out an adapter to mount my dSLR.
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07/06/2008 11:29:08 PM · #6 |
| That's pretty darned good! |
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07/06/2008 11:35:28 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
That's pretty darned good! |
Thanks.
I was very impressed with the clarity of this scope. I think it's quite old, but is practically in mint condition, so all the glass is clean and without scratches.
I can't wait to get a better camera attached.
I was able to get a really good look at Jupiter and its moons tonight as well. Unbelievably clear. I was blown away. |
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06/11/2012 10:14:55 AM · #8 |
Hi, I was looking for some help as well. I just received a telescope from an elderly woman as a gift. I was wondering how much its worth
Mint condition,
i have the user manual , and possibly made in the 60's
The user manual says astronomical and terrestrial telescope model 114 e polaroscope
I don't know much about them, but the back states the following:
astronomical and telescopes with equatorial mount
objective lens:
Achromat.hard coated
Clear aperture - 60mm
focal length - 910mm
condensing power - 73x
resolving power - 2.0
limitation magnitude 10.6m
four eyepieces
20mm with barlow lens -(45x (90x)
12.5mm " " - 73x (146x)
6mm " " - 152x (304x)
4mm " " - 225x (450x)
There were four models listed, and i just picked the bottom one, as im not sure which one is which, it does not state.
Any help would be wonderful...
Thanks so much |
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06/11/2012 12:17:24 PM · #9 |
If the numbers you gave for the objective and focal length are right, it's about 900mm f15. That's not very bright, but would be good for observing the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and some of the other bright night sky objects.
If there is a knurled ring where the eyepiece holder connects to the scope, then there may be T2 threads there for a camera mount.
Wiki T2 mount info.
If not, then you may have to make or find an adapter to attach your camera if you want to shoot photos. The standard sizes of eyepiece hardware diameters are about 7/8 inch, 1 & 1/4 inch, and 2 inch diameter. Most likely this one has the 7/8 inch size. With some prictice, at night you can get some photos with a point & shoot, by just holding the camera at the eyepiece.
With an equatorial mount, you set up the tripod so that one axis of rotation is lined up on the North Star, or Southern Cross, depending on your location. As the earth rotates around that "axis" the telescope can follow the movement of anything in the sky by just moving the scope on one axis in that plane. The closer the alignment with the Earth's axis of rotation, the closer it will track the sky object.
As for sale value, it's not going to be that much, unless it has value by it's materials and craftsmanship or collectable value. If it's brass, with a well made tripod and mount system, it would be worth more than a steel or aluminum tube scope with a simple mount system. Look on eBay for scopes of similar or exact specs.
If you are going to actually use it, probably the 12.5mm eyepiece would be the most useful one of the group.
BTW, Welcome to DPC. I hope you stick around to see what's going on here, and meet some people.
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