Joseph Fraunhofers Dorpat refraktor

Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm refractor
in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?
Arne Foss

Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm refractor
in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?

Hi:

The last I heard it was in pretty poor shape, unfortunately. :-(

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm refractor
in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?

Hi:

The last I heard it was in pretty poor shape, unfortunately. :-(

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm refractor
in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?

Hi:

The last I heard it was in pretty poor shape, unfortunately. :-(

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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"Arne Foss" wrote in message ...
Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm refractor
in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?
Arne Foss

It's too bad that it's in bad shape. I always thought it's mounting
had a very nice appearance, almost sweeping.
-Rich

Richard wrote:

"Arne Foss" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm
refractor in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?
Arne Foss

It's too bad that it's in bad shape. I always thought it's mounting
had a very nice appearance, almost sweeping.
-Rich


It is standing in the museum of the old Tartu Observatory. Just visited it
about month ago.
The web pages are mostly in estonian but some information is in english too.
http://www.obs.ee/obs/instrumendid/fr.htm
http://www.obs.ee/obs/pildid.html
http://www.obs.ee

You are all welcome to Tartu

Jüri

Richard wrote:

"Arne Foss" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm
refractor in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?
Arne Foss

It's too bad that it's in bad shape. I always thought it's mounting
had a very nice appearance, almost sweeping.
-Rich


It is standing in the museum of the old Tartu Observatory. Just visited it
about month ago.
The web pages are mostly in estonian but some information is in english too.
http://www.obs.ee/obs/instrumendid/fr.htm
http://www.obs.ee/obs/pildid.html
http://www.obs.ee

You are all welcome to Tartu

Jüri

Richard wrote:

"Arne Foss" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm
refractor in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?
Arne Foss

It's too bad that it's in bad shape. I always thought it's mounting
had a very nice appearance, almost sweeping.
-Rich


It is standing in the museum of the old Tartu Observatory. Just visited it
about month ago.
The web pages are mostly in estonian but some information is in english too.
http://www.obs.ee/obs/instrumendid/fr.htm
http://www.obs.ee/obs/pildid.html
http://www.obs.ee

You are all welcome to Tartu

Jüri

"Arne Foss" wrote in message ...
Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm refractor
in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?
Arne Foss

It's too bad that it's in bad shape. I always thought it's mounting
had a very nice appearance, almost sweeping.
-Rich

"Arne Foss" wrote in message ...
Does anyone know how the situation is today for the fameous 28 cm refractor
in Dorpat (now Tartu) made by Joseph Fraunhofer in 1825?
The instrument survived the 2. world war in a dismanteled condition, but
have it been restored?
Arne Foss

It's too bad that it's in bad shape. I always thought it's mounting
had a very nice appearance, almost sweeping.
-Rich