Starliner refractor?

The local paper has a classified listing for a "Starliner
6" refractor telescope" for sale.

The fellow selling it wasn't very helpful (not irritable, just unable to
describe mount type, tripod/pier, f/ratio, focal length...), and I need
some advice.

I understand that Starliner went away a couple of decades ago, that
they were based in Arizone (where he hails from)...and that's about it.

Did they make any refractors? Were they any good? Would it be worth
it for me to begin negotiating with my wife for the $300 asked-for
purchase price? (Or is it likely to be a 6" reflector with an average
mirror?)

TIA

Subject: Starliner refractor?
From: Steve Hix NVALID
Date: 10/10/03 6:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time
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The local paper has a classified listing for a "Starliner
6" refractor telescope" for sale.

The fellow selling it wasn't very helpful (not irritable, just unable to
describe mount type, tripod/pier, f/ratio, focal length...), and I need
some advice.

I understand that Starliner went away a couple of decades ago, that
they were based in Arizone (where he hails from)...and that's about it.

Did they make any refractors? Were they any good? Would it be worth
it for me to begin negotiating with my wife for the $300 asked-for
purchase price? (Or is it likely to be a 6" reflector with an average
mirror?)

TIA
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Starliner went out of biss around 1994!

They made me a 10" /f8.3 Newt, with super optics. I dont know about any
refractors that they made.

The mounts were heavy, that guy must have a 6" Newt for sale.
If you buy it for $300, i will give you $600!!!

Chas P.

That *has got to be* a reflector., probably 6" f/8.(ask him where the
focuser is located?)

IIRC, Star Liners had a pretty good rep in their day. At US$ 300 it sounds
like a pretty good deal
as long as the scope wasn't abused. Count on it needing collimation at best
and recoating of the mirror
at worst. I say..check it out personally if you can and run it through its
paces.

Best regards and best of luck,
Bill




"Steve Hix" wrote in message
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The local paper has a classified listing for a "Starliner
6" refractor telescope" for sale.

The fellow selling it wasn't very helpful (not irritable, just unable to
describe mount type, tripod/pier, f/ratio, focal length...), and I need
some advice.

I understand that Starliner went away a couple of decades ago, that
they were based in Arizone (where he hails from)...and that's about it.

Did they make any refractors? Were they any good? Would it be worth
it for me to begin negotiating with my wife for the $300 asked-for
purchase price? (Or is it likely to be a 6" reflector with an average
mirror?)

TIA

A lot of people do not really know what the difference is between a refractor
and a reflector, and one advertiser in S&T used to run an ad for their 90mm
refrector. They finally figured it out and corrected the ad.
I had a Star-Liner 6" reflector, and I can tell you the mirror was super. But
this one might need recoating by now. Still, with the heavy mounts they had, I
think it would be a good buy. Ask to see a picture of the scope to be sure....

Clear, Dark, Steady Skies!
(And considerate neighbors!!!)

Starliner never made a 6" Refractor. They did make a fine 6" reflector.
Depending on the condition and model, $300 can be a real bargain.
Gary






Steve Hix wrote:

The local paper has a classified listing for a "Starliner
6" refractor telescope" for sale.

The fellow selling it wasn't very helpful (not irritable, just unable to
describe mount type, tripod/pier, f/ratio, focal length...), and I need
some advice.

I understand that Starliner went away a couple of decades ago, that
they were based in Arizone (where he hails from)...and that's about it.

Did they make any refractors? Were they any good? Would it be worth
it for me to begin negotiating with my wife for the $300 asked-for
purchase price? (Or is it likely to be a 6" reflector with an average
mirror?)

TIA

Thanks for all the responses. I'll have to go check it
out m'self. Guessing from the phone number that it's not
far from where I'll be tomorrow night.

With any luck...