Observation by Dr Alan B Thomas: Ottway 4" x 31" 'Orion�...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Dr Alan B Thomas

Observed

2019 Feb 02 - 19:38

Uploaded

2019 Feb 02 - 19:48

Objects

Observatory
Equipment

Location

Bolton, Lancs

Target name

Ottway 4" x 31" 'Orion' Newtonian Reflector 1959

Title

Ottway 4" x 31" 'Orion' Newtonian Reflector 1959

About this image

This is my first 'proper' astronomical telescope, built with the help of my Father from a kit of materials supplied by W.Ottway of Ealing, London in 1959. A manufacturer's example of the instrument was tested and approved by Patrick Moore. Sale price: £5 19s 6d. They don't make them like this anymore!

I have often wondered whether any other examples exist - or ever existed. If you own one, or have ever come across one, please do get in touch.

The photograph was taken in 1996. An article about this telescope and its construction can be found in Astronomy Now, Nov. 1997, p.56.

Files associated with this observation

Ottway Orion 4inch 1996.jpg (211.8 kB)

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Mr Leonard Entwisle, Jeremy Shears, David Swan, Denis Buczynski, Andy Wilson, Tom Moran, Tim Haymes

Comments

Tim Haymes, 2020 Nov 28 - 22:44 UTC

One of these was passed on to me in the 1990s. I thought it was a novel design and a curiosity. The optics were tarnished. I dont recall what became it. So yes there is (or was) another example.

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